That this Council:
(a) notes concerns raised by South Yorkshire Migration and Asylum Action Group about G4S’ performance in their implementation of the Home Office’s commercial contract COMPASS to house asylum seekers in Sheffield;
(b) is pleased that the practice of forced bedroom sharing between unrelated adults in G4S-managed properties will be stopped following changes to the Council’s Houses of Multiple Occupation policy, which is currently out for consultation; and
(c) asks the Chief Executive to write to the Rt. Hon. James Brokenshire MP, the Minister of State for Immigration, to express the Council’s strong concerns at the reported treatment of asylum seekers covered by the COMPASS contract, and call for a review of COMPASS with the well-being and fair treatment of those claiming asylum being its clear priority.
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Housing Of Asylum Seekers: G4s’ Performance On The Home Office’s Compass Contract |
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RESOLVED: on the Motion of Councillor Jayne Dunn, seconded by Councillor Karen McGowan, that this Council: |
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(a) notes concerns raised by South Yorkshire Migration and Asylum Action Group about G4S’ performance in their implementation of the Home Office’s commercial contract COMPASS to house asylum seekers in Sheffield;
(b) is pleased that the practice of forced bedroom sharing between unrelated adults in G4S-managed properties will be stopped following changes to the Council’s Houses of Multiple Occupation policy, which is currently out for consultation; and
(c) asks the Chief Executive to write to the Rt. Hon. James Brokenshire MP, the Minister of State for Immigration, to express the Council’s strong concerns at the reported treatment of asylum seekers covered by the COMPASS contract, and call for a review of COMPASS with the well-being and fair treatment of those claiming asylum being its clear priority. |