December 6, 2023 3.24 pm This story is over 6 months old

RAF Scampton judicial review outcome explained

Tackling the asylum seeker backlog has been classed as an emergency

The High Court has given the green light to the Home Office for a plan that’s been the subject of much debate: using emergency powers to house 2,000 male asylum seekers at RAF Scampton near Lincoln.

This comes after similar arrangements have been in place at Wethersfield for six months, marking a significant step in addressing the housing needs of those seeking asylum in the UK.

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