2023-07-19 16:18:58
The arrival of the Bibby Stockholm barge in Dorset, in the southwest of the United Kingdom, has generated a great deal of controversy. This vessel, with capacity for 500 asylum seekers, left the port of Falmouth in Cornwall with a month’s delay. She was towed to the port on Tuesday morning.
The arrival of the ship Dorset it has generated opposition from both the local parliamentarian and residents of the area. In addition, his arrival occurred a few hours after the government’s illegal migration bill was passed by the Lords.
It is estimated that the first asylum seekers will address the Bibby Stockholm at the end of this month. Meanwhile, the government of Downing Street has defended the use of barges as a cheaper alternative to hotel accommodation to accommodate immigrants.
The Prime Minister’s official spokesman, Rishi Sunakin a statement to journalists, said that it is necessary to get away from allocate £6m a day of taxpayers’ money to put these people up in hotels. From his perspective, this is not a good use of money and puts unplanned pressure on local areas.
The proposed proposal is to open specific sites designed to house immigrants in a more planned way, as is intended to be done with the Bibby Stockholm and in other parts of the country. The aim is to relieve pressure on local areas and reduce costs.
A spokesman for the Ministry of the Interior stated that the use of boats as accommodation will provide better value for taxpayers and be more manageable for communities than expensive hotels. In addition, they claimed to be working closely with local councils and key partners to prepare for the arrival of asylum seekers, minimizing disruption to local residents through substantial financial support.
The Home Office also reported that the Bibby Stockholm has arrived in Portland Harbor and will be moving around the harbor to settle into her final mooring. Starting next week, around 50 asylum seekers will be transferred to the ship as part of a carefully structured plan to gradually increase the number of people on board in the coming months.
The government is providing substantial funds to local services, including the police and the NHS, to support them and minimize the impact on the community. In addition, 24/7 security will be ensured at the venue.
The site is designed to be self-supporting in order to minimize the impact on the local community. It will have catering services, recreational areas and basic medical care on board.
During the debate on the Illegal Migration Bill, Home Office Minister Murray Blidworth MP said the UK asylum system is “overwhelmed” by the arrival of small boats.
In his words: “With over 45,000 people dangerously crossing the English Channel last year, this is simply no longer sustainable.. If people know there is no way they can stay in the UK. Therefore, it is necessary to stop the ships and break the business model of criminal gangs that exploit vulnerable people. This will allow the government to have a greater capacity to provide a safe haven to those at risk of war and persecution.”.
Bill Could Cause “Unimaginable Harm And Trauma” To Children
The recent proposal of Illegal Migration Bill has raised concerns among health experts, who warn of the potential “unimaginable levels of harm and trauma” that could confront children who are detained as a result of this legislation.
A coalition of doctors and leading medical experts has raised concerns about possible negative consequences for the mental health of young people who are in detention due to this law. According to these professionals, there is a high risk that children will develop Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)depression and exhibit suicidal behavior as a direct result of being detained in these circumstances.
Last week, the ministers obtained permission to appeal to the Supreme Court in order to carry out the implementation of this policy, after the Court of Appeals determined that plans to send asylum seekers to the East African nation were illegal. This situation has generated an even more intense debate around the bill.
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