France, Feb. 10 -- The findings come from the UK prison inspectorate's first review of the scheme, which was launched in July and is intended to deter dangerous small-boat crossings, while opening a limited legal route for migrants from France to the United Kingdom.

Inspectors examined the removal of 20 people on a flight to France in November and found significant communication failures.

Those being deported were offered access to a translator who spoke Arabic and French, but hardly any of the group understood either language.

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While the migrants were aware they were being sent to France, they had little idea of what would happen to them on arrival.

Inspectors said th...