High court ruling leaves refused asylum seekers at risk of homelessness

Judge quashes earlier decision by tribunal that accommodation should be provided until all Covid restrictions are lifted

A high court judge has quashed a ruling that said refused asylum seekers who are destitute must be given accommodation during the pandemic until all Covid restrictions are lifted.

At least 1,000 asylum seekers currently in accommodation are thought to be affected by Tuesday's decision and are now at risk of being made street homeless.