Dr Lisa Doyle of the Refugee Council said the UK Government “should focus on phasing out the costly and cruel detention of asylum seekers completely” instead of building a new facility.
Angela Constance, Scotland’s secretary for communities, said the introduction of a rapid removal facility meant there was “a real risk that people who have been living in Scotland will have their opportunities to challenge their deportation restricted”. |
Jerome Phelps, Detention Action, said: “People could be forced to abandon legal challenges in the Scottish courts, and start again with new solicitors in the English courts.
Councillor Kenny MacLaren (SNP – Paisley North West) said; “The idea of simply opening up a new rapid removal centre next to the Airport without addressing the problems inherent in the UK immigration system will help no one,” |