UK Immigration Chief Calls for Urgent System Overhaul
Liz Barratt, head of the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality team, has called for urgent improvements to the UK's immigration and asylum system. She argues that the current focus on detention and removal does not address the root causes of the immigration crisis.
Barratt highlighted the global scale of the immigration crisis, stressing the need for a coordinated international response. She pointed out that the shortage of legal aid lawyers, due to low pay, exacerbates delays and leaves many applicants unrepresented in their claims. Barratt advocates for a more strategic allocation of resources to reduce the backlog of cases and increase the quality and speed of initial decisions by Home Office staff.
Barratt's comments underscore the need for a comprehensive overhaul of the UK's immigration and asylum system. Her call for a more strategic approach, addressing root causes and improving the quality of decision-making, could significantly impact the lives of many seeking refuge in the UK.
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