What appeal rights does an asylum applicant have?
There is a well-established system for appealing most of the decisions made in the UK and abroad. An appeal is initially heard by an independent adjudicator. If either side is dissatisfied with the adjudicator’s decision, they may apply for permission to appeal further to the Immigration Appeal Tribunal on a point of law, then to the Court of Appeal. Once an appeal has been made, the procedure is the responsibility of the Immigration Appeals Authority part of the Court Service. For further information on the appeals process see the Immigration and Nationality Directorate website: http://www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk/ind/en/home/applying/appeals.
