‘We are dying little by little here’: asylum seekers at mercy of Home Office hotel closures
Summary
The UK Home Office is closing hotels used to house asylum seekers and moving people into military barracks or shared housing. Many asylum seekers, including families with medical needs, say the moves happen quickly with little notice and result in worse living conditions, raising legal concerns about how the government assesses individual needs.Key Facts
- The UK government is closing hotels used for asylum seekers, moving them into military barracks or other shared housing.
- On June 25, the Home Office announced the closure of 20 hotels, following 11 closures earlier in the year.
- Some families are moved with only a few days’ notice and face cramped, inadequate accommodation.
- A child with epilepsy, a heart condition, and wheelchair needs was moved to a hotel without proper space or cooking facilities.
- Legal challenges have been launched, arguing the government did not properly assess vulnerable individuals before evictions.
- A court cited doubts that the home secretary considered if the new housing was adequate.
- Support groups say families are separated from communities and vital care due to sudden moves.
- Some asylum seekers with serious health problems have been moved far from their medical treatment.
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