Multiple former residents told an inquiry conditions on the barge were like being “in prison”, while one said it made them feel like a “zoo animal”.
A report looking into the Bibby Stockholm barge that houses asylum seekers has found widespread mental health problems and “airport security” aboard the vessel.
The report, produced by Care4Calais, Stand Up To Racism and the Portland Global Friendship Group, called for the immediate closure of the barge and no renewal of its contract, as well as investment in asylum claim decision makers. People walk on to the Bibby Stockholm migrant accommodation barge on December 12 following the death of an asylum seeker on boardThey said: “It felt like we were being watched all the time, searched, but also not treated like adults, with a curfew and not being able to go out when we wanted.”
“They stayed inside and tried to do something in the ‘common rooms’. But there is not enough space for people. “After this I worked one more booked shift and then was offered no further work, even though other staff were being offered shifts.” “The people’s inquiry sets out in some detail the human cost of the Bibby Stockholm and presents a comprehensive case for it being closed down.”
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