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Originally Posted by nomadking

They are "resident" in France. If they are found in the channel, then they should be returned to where they are "resident", ie France.
If any are unaccompanied children, why aren't the French etc being brought to court for not helping them? If the French have no legal duty, then surely the UK doesn't either?
Those that have contacts in Germany, will head for Germany. Just as those with contacts in the UK will head for the UK.
Nothing is going to change until you start kicking out those "contacts". Those "contacts" perpetuate the notion that if they arrive, they will be allowed to stay.

If resident then they’re free to leave that country as they see fit?


We don’t have any legal right to return those arriving to France, that’s just wishful thinking.

Stopping the gangs and allowing application from the country of origin need to be prioritised.