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Has Sunak Cleared the Asylum Backlog?
Jan 2, 2024
Migration Observatory guest Madeleine Sumption and BBC Verify guest Nick Eardley join Adam to discuss whether the government has cleared the backlog of older asylum cases. They analyze the numbers, question the definition of the backlog, and highlight the progress made and remaining uncertainties. They also delve into the complexities of immigration and migration issues, emphasizing the need to understand specific groups and systems involved. Additionally, they cover the new boss of Ofsted being interviewed and a head teacher sharing his experience with school inspections.
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- The government claims to have cleared the backlog of legacy asylum cases, but doubts exist regarding the definition of the backlog and the validity of the chosen cut-off date.
- OFSTED is introducing external advice and mental health training for inspectors to address concerns about the mental health impacts of inspections, marking a shift towards greater empathy and support within the inspection system.
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Government Claims to Have Cleared Asylum Backlog
The government claims to have met its target to deal with the backlog of legacy asylum claims. The legacy backlog refers to asylum applications made before June 22, 2022. However, there are doubts about the government's definition of the backlog and the validity of the chosen cut-off date. Critics argue that the concept of a legacy backlog is arbitrary and doesn't make sense. The government's promise to clear the backlog by the end of 2023 has not been fully achieved, as there are still around 4,500 cases remaining, which are considered part of the legacy backlog. Furthermore, there are concerns about the number of withdrawn cases, which can be due to various reasons and may still require further attention. While progress has been made, with over 50,000 applications being granted, the total backlog of asylum cases remains high, with nearly 99,000 applications still awaiting a decision.
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