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Building earmarked for Ukrainian refugees illegally taken over by 'Revolutionary Workers Union', court told
Summary
The High Court heard that work on converting Lefroy House, a former homeless shelter on Eden Quay, into accommodation for Ukrainian refugees has stopped because the building was allegedly broken into and occupied on 1 May by a group calling itself the Revolutionary Workers Union. The Salvation Army, which holds a long leasehold interest and had been renovating the property, cannot access the premises or continue repairs. Lawyers for the Salvation Army presented evidence that the occupiers refuse to vacate, have renamed the building James Connolly House, and display flags such as the Starry Plough. The occupiers claim the building was seized under a 'People's Acquisition Order' and that they are protecting it from being retaken. The Salvation Army seeks an injunction to stop trespassing and to allow its agents to take possession.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Building earmarked for Ukrainian refugees illegally taken over by 'Revolutionary Workers Union', court told. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- May 1st Other
- 2022-05-13 Publication
Why: Work has halted on the conversion of a former homeless shelter into accommodation for Ukrainian refugees because the building has been taken over by a group calling itself the 'Revolutionary Workers Union', the High Court has heard. CNI source report
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