UK: Epping Council Loses High Court Bid to Remove Asylum Seekers

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Above: Epping Forest District Councilor Ken Williamson outside the U.K. High Court in London on Aug. 29, 2025. Image copyright: Ben Whitley/PA Images/Getty Images

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The High Court has correctly ruled that asylum seekers can remain at The Bell Hotel, finding no evidence that they pose greater safety risks than anyone else. The judge determined planning harm was limited and rejected fear-mongering about community services. This decision protects vulnerable people from racist protests while upholding human rights principles.

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The High Court's shocking decision to keep The Bell Hotel open for asylum seekers is a devastating blow to local democracy and community safety. This hotel sits right next to a school, yet the government ignores residents' legitimate concerns and peaceful protests. The broken asylum system continues failing British communities while protecting profits over people's wellbeing.

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