Delays to processing asylum claims in the UK
The briefing looks at how asylum delays have changed over time, the possible reasons for the increase in delays, the effect of this on asylum seekers, and the Government's plans to reduce the backlog.

This reading list collates a selection of recent media coverage, stakeholder responses and other background material relevant to the Government’s New Plan for Immigration policy statement.
Reactions to the New Plan for Immigration: a reading list (144 KB , PDF)
This reading list collates a selection of recent media coverage, stakeholder responses and other background material relevant to the Government’s New Plan for Immigration policy statement.
Reactions to the New Plan for Immigration: updated reading list collates a selection of the most recent stakeholder responses and media coverage.
Reactions to the New Plan for Immigration: a reading list (144 KB , PDF)
The briefing looks at how asylum delays have changed over time, the possible reasons for the increase in delays, the effect of this on asylum seekers, and the Government's plans to reduce the backlog.
The Illegal Migration Bill 2022-23 was introduced in the Commons on 7 March 2023. Second reading is on 13 March. The Bill seeks to "prevent and deter unlawful migration".
This briefing looks at the relationship between the UK’s modern slavery laws and the asylum system, and recent debate about whether modern slavery laws are being exploited by people trying to avoid being removed from the UK.