October 28th 2024.
According to a public inquiry, it has been confirmed that migrants were subjected to abuse at Brook House in 2017. This news comes after a recent incident where a 26-year-old man passed away while being held at the immigration removal center near Gatwick Airport. The facility, which is operated by Serco on behalf of the Home Office, has been previously criticized for its treatment of detainees.
Many have spoken out against the conditions at Brook House, with some even referring to it as a prison. The recent death has only added to the concerns surrounding the center. The Gatwick Detainees Welfare Group expressed their condolences to the man's family and loved ones, emphasizing that no one should have to take their last breath in such a place. They also highlighted the fact that Brook House is designed like a prison, which only adds to the distress of those being held there.
Amnesty International UK's refugee and migrant rights director, Steve Valdez-Symonds, expressed his despair at yet another death occurring at Brook House. He extended his sympathies to the man's family, friends, and fellow detainees who have been affected by this tragedy. It has been reported that this is not the first time such an incident has taken place at Brook House. In November 2023, a 37-year-old Albanian man also passed away after attempting to take his own life while being detained there.
In another similar incident, a second Albanian man also tried to end his life around the same time. However, he was deported shortly after, only to be immediately returned to the UK after a legal challenge by his lawyer. This tragic news has once again shed light on the concerning conditions at Brook House. This is still a developing story and more details will be released in due time.
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