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Following a successful appeal, asylum seekers will continue to be housed at a hotel in Essex. The temporary injunction preventing 138 asylum seekers from staying at The Bell Hotel in Epping has been overturned by the Court of Appeal, much to the relief of the hotel and the government. Lord Justice Bean stated that the initial High Court ruling was “seriously flawed in principle.”
Epping Forest District Council, who initially obtained the injunction, expressed that the battle is far from over. The Home Office is now anticipating potential legal challenges from other councils regarding the use of hotels in their areas. The fear is that Epping’s victory may set a precedent, leading to further disputes over asylum seeker accommodations.
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch criticized the latest ruling, claiming it prioritizes the rights of illegal immigrants over those of British citizens. Following the judgement, protesters gathered outside The Bell Hotel, with Union Jack and St George’s flags being waved. An asylum seeker was even heckled by some individuals. A full High Court hearing to determine a permanent injunction for the Bell is scheduled for mid-October.
Protests and counter-demonstrations have been ongoing outside The Bell Hotel since July, sparked by the arrest of an asylum seeker who was subsequently charged with various offenses, including the sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl. This incident prompted the council to seek an injunction against housing asylum seekers at the hotel. Lord Justice Bean expressed concern that such protests could incite further disorderly behavior around asylum accommodations, emphasizing the risk of encouraging lawlessness
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