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<p>Juxtaposed Controls were introduced for short sea crossings by the “Treaty Between
the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the
Government of the French Republic Concerning the Implementation of Frontier Controls
at the Sea ports of Both Countries on the Channel and North Sea”, signed at Le Touquet
on 4 February 2003.</p><p>This bilateral agreement between the UK and France provides
for immigration controls to be conducted by the country of arrival in designated control
zones in the country of departure at both French and UK sea ports on the Channel and
North Sea, including Calais and Dunkirk in France, and Dover in the UK.</p><p>The
Le Touquet Treaty is an agreement concluded between the UK and France under international
law. The UK and France have an excellent relationship and work closely together to
secure the UK/France border, including at sea ports on the Channel and the North Sea.</p><p>The
Le Touquet Treaty has resulted in a reduced number of asylum claims and continues
to be a valuable part of our border security.</p>
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