Home Office director of asylum accommodation, Andrew Larter, told last week’s meeting that once someone had been registered as an asylum seeker “they are lawfully allowed in this country, they have the right to go where they please”.
Those at the meeting also heard that imposing a curfew would be a form of detention and it would not be legal to tag occupants.
Mr Larter said transport would be provided to encourage people leaving the site to go further afield, rather than always heading directly into Crowborough town centre.
He said sports, English lessons and activities would be provided on site by voluntary and faith groups to keep people occupied.
Those protesting have expressed concerns about a large number of people being free to roam around the town unchecked.
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