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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Lizzie Dearden

EXPLAINED: Manston migrant processing facility faces overcrowding disorder and disease inspector warns | Vintage Vibes

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A migrant processing site at Manston in Kent will not be “able to cope” with rising small boat crossings and faces overcrowding, disorder and the spread of disease, a report has warned.

HM Inspectorate of Prisons found several asylum seekers had attempted to kill themselves at the facility, where guards had been “using force” against detainees without recording why.

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