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greentricky
Its nothing but a vote gaining empty gesture.
Was talking to a sailor (as in Captain of a large oil tanker) a few weeks ago about the law of the sea, something that the UK is very much obliged to adhere to.
Pretty much the only way that border force can tow a vessel back to France legally is if the boat is sea worthy, not overloaded, there is a lifejacket for everybody on board, there is no medical concern for passengers, the boat has a radio, a qualified skipper and navigational aids.
I don't think that applies to many cross channel migrant boats.