Diane
Abbott MP, Labour’s Shadow Home Secretary, commenting on the treatment of detainees at Brook
House immigration detention centre, said:
“Sadly
this is not an isolated incident. Under this Tory Government, Britain’s
detentions centres have developed a reputation for inhumane treatment.
“It’s no
wonder that the Home Office have repeatedly blocked my own attempts, as Shadow
Home Secretary, to visit Yarl’s Wood and that that the UN’s rapporteur on
violence against women was denied access to inspect conditions at this
controversial facility.
“There
have been numerous reports of improper conduct in G4S-run institutions, but the
Tories seem content to continuing paying this company millions in taxpayers’
money without holding them to account for their failures.
“Theresa
May’s “hostile environment” for immigrants has gone too far. The Government has
a duty to ensure that detainees are treated with basic dignity and in
accordance with their Human Rights.
“We
cannot seek to promote human rights around the world, while holding detainees
indefinitely and treating them in this despicable manner.”
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