27 November 2014

UK: Feasibility Study for the Resettlement of the British Indian Ocean Territory (draft report)

Publication of independent draft feasibility study on resettlement of the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) by its former inhabitants. KPMG were appointed as independent consultants commissioned to carry out this study. Today KPMG will publish its draft final report in full.

In line with its Terms of Reference, the Feasibility Study has examined the full range of options for resettlement on each of the islands of the Territory, including Diego Garcia with its vital military base. Final views are now sought from the Chagossian community and all those with an interest. The study will conclude and issue its final report to Ministers in January 2015.

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