Open call for evidence

Asylum: new Independent Appeals Body

From:
Home Office, UK Visas and Immigration, Immigration Enforcement and The Rt Hon Shabana Mahmood MP
Published
25 March 2026

Summary

The Home Office is calling for evidence on the creation of a new Independent Appeals Body as part of reform of the asylum system.

This call for evidence closes at

Call for evidence description

The Home Secretary has made a commitment to set up a new Independent Appeals Body as part of reform of the asylum system.

This call for evidence is seeking views, evidence and practical insights into how the new Independent Appeals Body should be designed to operate effectively, efficiently and in a way that ensures fair access to justice for all users.

Responses will help inform the legislation establishing the new body and support decisions on its governance, processes and operational framework.

Documents

The new Independent Appeals Body: Call for evidence

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Ways to respond

Respond online

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Email to:

IABcallforevidence@homeoffice.gov.uk

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Published 25 March 2026

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