Asylum Appeal Backlog Rises to 87,450 Cases
· WOWERI
The asylum appeal backlog in the UK has risen to 87,450 cases. This is due to an increase in appeals lodged and a static number of decisions made by judges.
Asylum Appeal Backlog Rises
The latest statistics, published for the period January to March 2026, show that the asylum appeal backlog in the UK has risen to 87,450 cases. This is due to an increase in appeals lodged and a static number of decisions made by judges.
Main Reasons for the Increase
- Increase in appeals lodged: from 17,822 to 14,748.
- Static number of decisions made by judges: remains at the same level.
Impact on Asylum Seekers
The rise in asylum appeal backlog can lead to longer wait times for appeal decisions and create additional problems for asylum seekers waiting for a decision.
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What to do next
- Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal — Order
- UK Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR / Settlement) — Order
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Source: freemovement.org.uk