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Written question asked by Andy Slaughter (Labour) on Tuesday, 7 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 July 2026 (named day). It was answered by Alex Norris (Labour) on Monday, 13 July 2026 on behalf of the Home Office.


Independent Immigration Appeals Authority

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to prevent the backlog of asylum appeals from increasing as a result of the establishment of a new appeals body and the associated structural and staffing changes.

Answer

We expect a phased transition, in which the First Tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) continues to hear existing appeals, in parallel with the new Independent Immigration Appeals Authority taking on new cases. This will ensure continuity and help address backlogs as quickly as possible.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
16386
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Appeals Asylum Independent Immigration Appeals Authority
Link
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