High Court backs Epping hotel for asylum seekers
A High Court judge has ruled The Bell Hotel in Epping can continue housing asylum seekers, dismissing the local council's legal challenge. Read the full story.
A High Court judge has ruled The Bell Hotel in Epping can continue housing asylum seekers, dismissing the local council's legal challenge. Read the full story.
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The High Court has halted government plans to house asylum seekers at Epping's Bell Hotel after local council legal challenge. Read the full ruling details.
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A High Court judge will decide if Epping Forest District Council can block asylum seekers from being housed at The Bell Hotel. Read the latest developments.
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