French coastguard could be held criminally responsible for ‘ignoring drowning migrants’
French coastguard could be held criminally responsible for ‘ignoring drowning migrants’
Migrants brought ashore to Dover after a rescue mission in June (Picture: Stuart Brock/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
France’s coastguard could be held criminally responsible for alleged failure to help at least 27 asylum seekers – including children – who died in the Channel.
Officials ignored 15 emergency pleas from the desperate group while also neglecting to send a ship or pass on…