A significant rise in asylum seeker deaths while in Home Office care was reported, with 51 fatalities in 2024, a sharp increase from previous years. The Home Office's initial report underestimated the number of deaths, leading to public outcry and accusations of negligence. Critics, including charity director Deborah Coles, highlight a disturbing lack of accountability, raising concerns about the treatment of vulnerable asylum seekers. With some deaths attributed to suicide, the situation underscores the dire impact of current policies on an already at-risk population.
Deborah Coles, the director of the charity Inquest, expressed concerns regarding the lack of accountability from the Home Office, stating there is a shocking disregard for vulnerable lives.
An official from the Home Office admitted to the initial error in reporting deaths, confirming that the earlier count of 30 was incomplete and incorrect.
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