It certainly does matter! Probably not for the same reasons though.............
It shouldn`t be a problem housing illegal immigrants in barracks, for a short period of time before shipping them straight back to France.
By all means, migrate but do it through the proper channels. Likewise claim refuge or asylum in line with the UN Convention.
"Article 31 of the UN Refugee Convention states that refugees cannot be penalised for entering the country illegally to claim asylum if they are “coming directly from a territory where their life or freedom was threatened” provided they “present themselves without delay to the authorities and show good cause for their illegal entry or presence”.
Last time I checked France wasn`t threatening anyone life or freedom.
Unfortunately, until someone plays hardball people will continue to be trafficked and people will continue to die.
Did you read the article?
PHE documents from the time contradict what Priti Patel told Parliament with regards Napier Barracks being Covid compliant.
And the High Court has said it is unlawful* to use Napier Barracks yet they are continuing to be used for the same purpose.
*There's that word again with this Govt.