The UK government has announced plans for an Independent Immigration Appeals Authority, to be created through the Immigration and Asylum Bill. It says the proposed body would create a single route for appeals and increase decision-making capacity.
For now, an announcement does not change the documents, deadlines or venue in an individual’s active appeal. The current tribunal process and legal notices remain the relevant starting point unless and until legislation and implementation change them.
What the announcement says
The government said more than 150,000 immigration and asylum appeals were waiting to be heard and that First-tier Tribunal sitting days are expected to increase. It described the planned authority as independent, with professionally trained adjudicators.
A faster system can still involve important legal rights and facts. People with an appeal should retain all papers, attend required appointments and use qualified legal advice where available.
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