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CHANNEL CROSSINGS: what you need to know
Why do people travel on from ‘safe countries’ like France to the UK?
Most people crossing to the UK in small boats have fled war and persecution from places like Syria and Iran. Most will eventually be granted refugee status here.
There are many reasons why people travel onwards from France. Some will be rejoining family in the UK, others will have faced trafficking and exploitation in France.
Why are so many people making the crossing right now?
There are often more journeys in summer, as crossings are perceived as less dangerous in good weather.
This year the situation has also been particularly desperate for many seeking refuge as the Syrian resettlement programme closed in March, many have been evicted from camps in Calais and the pa…
