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Coventry lost a High Court battle over the government’s placement of asylum seekers, including at the Ibis Hotel, as the court ruled the move lawful.
Coventry City Council has lost a High Court challenge against the Home Office’s decision to house more asylum seekers in the city, including at the Ibis Hotel.
The court ruled the government’s actions were lawful, stating the one-per-200 resident ratio was a planning guideline, not a legal limit, and that the Home Office has a statutory duty to provide urgent accommodation.
Judge Mr Justice Eyre found the placement decisions rational and necessary amid unpredictable asylum claims and limited housing options.
The ruling reinforces central government authority over asylum placements, following a similar decision in Essex.
The council expressed disappointment but acknowledged the decision sets a precedent, leaving it without legal recourse to block future placements, though it may continue seeking increased funding and support.
Coventry perdió una batalla en el Tribunal Supremo sobre la colocación de solicitantes de asilo por parte del gobierno, incluso en el Hotel Ibis, ya que el tribunal dictaminó que la medida era legal.