Glasgow City Council will consider whether to take legal action against the Home Office. Officials believe there will be an 'unprecedented' rise in homeless applications.
Charities are “deeply concerned” about an expected rise in homelessness in Glasgow, as the council considers legal action against the Home Office over its asylum claims plan.
While it is “good news” that people “trapped in an oppressive asylum system” and “forbidden to work” would take a “major step” towards rebuilding their lives, the charity is “worried” because newly granted refugees “will have as little as seven days’ notice to leave their asylum accommodation”. Council chief executive Annemarie O’Donnell said decisions that “in ordinary times would be unpalatable” might be needed to avoid an increase in rough sleeping.
He added: “In theory, there is a potential to take legal action against the Home Office but whether that’s a practical matter is really going to depend on the facts and circumstances.” Cllr Martha Wardrop, Glasgow Greens co-leader, said the city was looking at a “humanitarian crisis”. “I think the legal route is worth exploring, so we are exhausting every avenue to seek resources for the city.”
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