Published: 11:14 am July 8, 2023
Updated: 1:43 am March 9, 2026
Cartoon Character Murals Removed from Dover Reception Centre for Child Asylum Seekers – UKNIP
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Murals featuring popular cartoon characters, including Mickey Mouse, which was designed to create a welcoming environment for child asylum seekers at a reception centre in Dover, have been ordered to be removed by the immigration minister, Robert Jenrick. According to reports, Jenrick believed that the murals sent too welcoming a message.

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The Kent Intake Unit (KIU), established by the Home Office last November to care for unaccompanied child migrants, featured a range of facilities aimed at providing a supportive environment. These included softer interview rooms, an outdoor space, prayer rooms, a larger reception area, and improved security measures to ensure the safety of the children.

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