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politics1d ago
UK government acted unlawfully by forcing torture survivors to share rooms, court rules
- UK High Court rules the policy forcing torture survivors to share rooms unlawful and requires reconsideration.
- Judgment cites long-standing evidence of serious risks to torture survivors from shared accommodation.
- Court could require reverting to old policy or reintroducing changes with proper impact assessments.
- Around 350 torture survivors were moved to Crowborough barracks when the policy changed.
- Advocacy groups call the ruling a vital victory for torture survivors.
- Ministers faced scrutiny for not assessing impact on torture and trafficking survivors.
- The policy change occurred in February 2024 under the last government.
- Survivors’ charities warned about harm from large sites and shared rooms.
- Home Office said it will carefully consider the ruling and maintains safety standards.
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