Asylum appeal backlog at record high, new figures show
UK Ministry of Justice figures show that while the government has reduced the backlog of initial asylum decisions, the number of pending appeals has reached a record high. This has resulted in an overall asylum caseload that remains higher than when the current government took office.
Why it matters
The data highlights the ongoing challenges in managing immigration systems and the shifting nature of administrative backlogs.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Tom Edgington and Rob England , BBC Verify BBC The backlog of asylum appeal cases has reached a new record high, according to Ministry of Justice figures.
The article presents data from both the government and independent experts, maintaining a balanced perspective on the policy outcomes.
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