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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Chris Osuh

Yvette Cooper ordered to end detention of asylum seeker with schizophrenia

Facade of the Royal Courts of Justice
The Royal Courts of Justice in London. A further hearing concerning potential proceedings for damages for unlawful detention is expected to take place in October. Photograph: Andy Rain/EPA

Yvette Cooper could face legal action over the decision to keep an asylum seeker with schizophrenia in prison.

The high court has ordered the home secretary to release the 25-year-old man by 8 September, and the Home Office may have to pay him damages for breaching his human rights.

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