Controversial Napier barracks in line to house asylum seekers until 2025
by Diane Taylor from on (#5NVT0)
High court judge found in June Kent military accommodation failed to meet minimum standard
The Home Office is planning to use a controversial military barracks in Kent to house asylum seekers for four years longer than originally planned, it has been confirmed.
Officials began using the dilapidated Napier barracks near Folkestone in September last year after the site was loaned to the Home Office from the Ministry of Defence. At times more than 400 asylum seekers have been accommodated in dormitories of 14.
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