(BBC) UK plans to turn back people attempting to cross the Channel are dangerous and probably unlawful, MPs have warned.
Home Secretary Priti Patel said last week the tactic would help deter smuggling gangs, following the deaths of 27 people in a small boat.
The Joint Committee on Human Rights is urging Ms Patel to scrap the policy.
Home Office minister Tom Pursglove said he would not set out details of the policy, adding that to do so would “aid and abet” people-smuggling gangs.
Appearing before the committee on Wednesday, he said the proposed tactics were safe and legal, and that the government would “always act in accordance with maritime law.”
