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UK Asylum Appeal Backlog Reaches Record High
New figures show that the backlog of asylum appeals in the UK has reached a record high. This growing backlog highlights significant challenges within the country's immigration system.
11 Jun, 11:31 — 11 Jun, 13:52
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BBCHigh59d ago
Asylum appeal backlog at record high, new figures show
While the government has cut the backlog of cases waiting for a decision, the number of appeals has risen.
Read full article →The IndependentMostly Factual59d ago
UK asylum appeals backlog hits new record high
Some 87,450 cases were awaiting resolution at the end of March – a 72 per cent increase
By Flora Thompson and Ian Jones
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First report: The Independent · 11 Jun, 11:31|Full coverage: 2 · 2h|Window: 2h
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