In order to fulfil the Prime Minister’s pledge to clear a substantial part of the backlog of asylum cases this year, the Home Office will need many more highly-trained decision-makers making initial decisions faster. Data on decision-making rates and appeal outcomes show initial decisions are far too slow and too often wrong. Evidence also shows delays in the Home Office engaging with the Tribunals and actioning its decisions.

In order to fulfil the Prime Minister’s pledge to clear a substantial part of the backlog of asylum cases this year, the Home Office will need many more highly-trained decision-makers making initial decisions faster. Data on decision-making rates and appeal outcomes show initial decisions are far too slow and too often wrong. Evidence also shows delays in the Home Office engaging with the Tribunals and actioning its decisions. Type: conclusion | Number: 12 | Paragraph: 93 | Response status: not_addressed Government response: In relation to the recommendations at paragraphs 93 and 94, the initial training provided to asylum decision makers already includes specialised modules on sexuality and gender identity, gender issues and modern slavery. We have previously collaborated with external experts including academics when