Rescue, Recovery and Reform: Towards an effective asylum system

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We support the new briefing paper from the Refugee Council which calls for:

• An immediate repeal of the Illegal Migrant Act and the Safety of Rwanda Act
• Introducing a clear and transparent plan for how the backlog of asylum claims will be processed and prioritised
• Moving away from the current system of private accommodation contracts and instead empowering local councils to provide value for money housing
• Extending the move-on period from 28 days to 56 days after someone receives a positive decision on their asylum claim
• Putting in place a team within the Home Office to review all asylum refusals that have been appealed to ensure the correct decision was made first time
• Limiting the conduct of age determinations to staff with relevant training
• Expanding safe routes, including by making a clear commitment on refugee resettlement
• Implementing a more effective voluntary returns programme.

Read the full briefing paper at ​https://www.refugeecouncil.org.uk/information/resources/rescue-recovery-and-reform-towards-an-effective-asylum-system/www.refugeecouncil.org.uk/information/resources/rescue-recovery-and-reform-towards-an-effective-asylum-system/