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Conditions inside former military barracks used to house asylum seekers have been ruled unlawful by a High Court judge.
Six asylum seekers brought a legal challenge against the Home Office over the appalling the conditions of Napier Barracks in Kent - where 200 residents caught Covid and seven attempted suicide.
But the Home Office this afternoon dug in their heels over the barracks - which were defended by Home Secretary Priti Patel - insisting Napier will continue to operate and provide safe and secure accommodation despite the ruling.
Napier Barracks have been used to house hundreds of asylum seekers since last September despite the Home Office being warned by Public Health England that it was unsuitable.