A report reveals that nearly 42,000 asylum seekers are awaiting appeal hearings after initial claim rejections, marking a five-fold increase over two years. The Refugee Council warns that the government may be shifting the asylum crisis within the system. They highlight the impact of the Nationality and Borders Act, which has led to a significant drop in successful asylum claims, especially among Afghans. Government plans include doubling decision-making capacity and reducing reliance on costly hotel accommodations, although concerns about fairness in the process persist.
"Right first-time decision making will ensure refugees are given safety to go on to contribute to communities across the country and those who don't have a right to stay in the UK are removed with dignity and respect."
"The asylum system we inherited was not fit for purpose, which is why we are taking urgent action to address the challenges we face."
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