Channel Crossings in Focus: An Analysis of Asylum Claims and the Numbers Making the Perilous Journey by Small Boat
London, UK – A surge in the number of individuals attempting the perilous journey across the English Channel in small boats has captured public and governmental attention in recent years. These crossings, often initiated from French coastlines, involve migrants and refugees embarking on dangerous treks in inadequate vessels to reach the UK, many compelled by desperation and the hope of asylum. The English Channel, notorious for its unpredictable weather and busy shipping lanes, poses significant …