Asylum hotel challenge doesn't end with Epping court ruling

The High Court's decision to block a hotel in Epping from housing asylum seekers may prompt other councils to take similar actions, potentially impacting the Home Office's use of asylum hotels nationwide. The ruling followed concerns about protests, crime, and community impact in Epping, highlighting the need for evidence of harm for councils to take similar steps. As the government seeks alternatives to hotel accommodations for asylum seekers, various temporary solutions have been criticized, prompting discussions about purpose-built accommodation centers as a potential long-term option.