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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Diane Taylor

Legal challenge over plan to use East Sussex army camp as asylum housing dismissed

Crowborough Shield's director and supporters outside the high court in London.
Crowborough Shield launched the legal challenge after securing more than £100,000 via crowdfunding. Photograph: Andy Rain/EPA

A residents’ group has lost its high court challenge against a Home Office decision to use an army training camp to house asylum seekers.

Crowborough Shield, a group of concerned residents, launched a legal challenge after securing more than £100,000 for legal fees with crowdfunding, after a government announcement about using Crowborough army training camp as accommodation for asylum seekers.

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