Migrants Removed from Bibby Stockholm Barge Due to Legionella Bacteria Concerns Introduction In a setback for the government’s efforts to deter Channel crossings by migrants, all 39 migrants on board the Bibby Stockholm barge in Dorset are being disembarked due to the discovery of Legionella bacteria in the on-board water system. The barge is part […]
Legionella Outbreak on Bibby Stockholm Barge Forces Asylum Seekers to be Removed Introduction The Bibby Stockholm barge, which was being used as temporary accommodation for asylum seekers, has been hit with a legionella outbreak. Legionella is a type of bacteria that can cause serious lung infections, including legionnaires’ disease. As a result, all asylum seekers […]
Migration Bill Raises Concerns About Humanitarian Tradition The recently passed Illegal Migration Bill in the UK has been criticized by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) as being in breach of international law. The bill, which is set to become law after a final series of votes in the House of Lords on […]