The decision to house asylum-seekers on the Bibby Stockholm, dubbed a “floating prison,” has sparked concern and outrage from Steve Smith, the CEO of Care4Calais, a refugee charity.
Smith emphasizes that this approach is not only inhumane but also risks retraumatizing vulnerable individuals who have fled war zones and endured horrific experiences.
Placing such individuals in an environment reminiscent of a “floating prison” is deemed unacceptable and cruel, as it disregards their past traumas and struggles.
He advocates prioritizing applications from high-risk countries like Afghanistan and implementing a safe passage system similar to what has been established for Ukraine.