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UK company criticized for asking migrants to wear wristbands UK company criticized for asking migrants to wear wristbands
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LONDON — A private company requiring asylum-seekers to wear red wristbands before they can receive food has been criticized by some British government officials who say it exposes migrants to possible harassment. LONDON — A private company that required asylum-seekers to wear red wristbands says it has dropped the practice after facing heavy criticism.
The policy is impacting asylum-seekers in Cardiff, Wales, 155 miles (240 kilometers) west of London who are being sheltered by Clearsprings Ready Homes, a company contracted by the British government. A statement from Clearsprings Ready Homes said it has decided to end the practice Monday. The policy had come under fire from legislators who warned it singled migrants out for possible harassment and abuse.
Legislator Jo Stevens says the company has agreed to drop the policy, but company officials refused to comment Monday. The company said it would make a statement later. It affected asylum-seekers in Cardiff, Wales, who are being sheltered by Clearsprings Ready Homes, a company contracted by the British government to provide food and shelter.
Lawmakers and others had criticized the policy as unfair.
Some migrants have said wearing the wristbands has exposed them to abuse from local residents.Some migrants have said wearing the wristbands has exposed them to abuse from local residents.
Questions about the policy follows news last week that some migrants elsewhere in Britain had had their doors painted red to identify them. Questions about the policy follows news last week that some migrants elsewhere in Britain had had their doors painted red, making them targets for vandalism and racial abuse.
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