Statement Judicial Review at High Court
Publish Date: 25 February 2026
In line with the Council's strong objection to the Home Office decision to use Crowborough Army Camp to house asylum seekers, we appeared as an interested party in the High Court today.
We made arguments to support the challenge that the court should allow a full hearing into the claim to overturn that decision. We highlighted the practical and legal problems with the decision made by the Home Office.
The court adjourned its decision to take time to consider the detailed legal arguments and is now expected to deliver its decision on Friday 27 February 2026. We will update everybody when know more.