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A significant point of debate is whether the UK should strengthen its border security to prevent boats from crossing the Channel. Some experts suggest that turning boats back at sea — a method successfully implemented in Australia under former Prime Minister Tony Abbott — could be effective. Abbott’s "turn-back" policy reduced dangerous crossings and discouraged illegal arrivals.
Fortifying the channel’s surveillance and patrols could make crossing more difficult, thus reducing the incentive for migrants to risk dangerous journeys. Critics argue that the current policy incentivizes people to undertake perilous trips for the promise of better living conditions, which is ultimately paid for by taxpayers.