Tag: High Court injunction

Essex Hotel Ordered to Remove Asylum Seekers After Community Protests and Court Ruling

A High Court injunction now forces the Bell Hotel in Epping, Essex, to remove asylum seekers by September 12 after protests erupted over allegations against residents. Politicians backed the ruling as a response to safety fears, while the hotel owner warns it could leave vulnerable people without shelter. The decision may influence other local councils.

20 August 2025