Children held in "degrading" conditions at Heathrow

Neil Puffett
Monday, May 14, 2012

The UK Border Agency (UKBA) is detaining children in "degrading and disgraceful" conditions at Heathrow Airport, a report has said.

Inspectors said children are held in "small and stuffy" rooms. Image: BAA Airports Limited
Inspectors said children are held in "small and stuffy" rooms. Image: BAA Airports Limited

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