Appeals & ChallengesHow to appeal a decision to refuse or discontinue asylum support?


Decisions about asylum support can often be appealed. This section provides practical guidance on appeals to the First-tier Tribunal (Asylum Support), evidence gathering and supporting appellants.

Factsheet 3 - Appealing to the Asylum Support Tribunal

This Factsheet looks at the Appeal Process to the First-tier Tribunal (Asylum Support)


Factsheet 4 - Filling in the Notice of Appeal

This page explains how to complete a Notice of Appeal for clients challenging a decision to refuse or stop asylum support.


Factsheet 13 - Introduction to Judicial Review

This Factsheet looks at judicial review in relation to asylum support. Updated 12 Dec 2018.


Factsheet 7 - After a Negative Appeal Decision

This Factsheet looks at what can be done to help asylum-seekers and refused asylum-seekers when an appeal to the First-tier Tribunal (Asylum Support) (AST) is unsuccessful.


Factsheet 16 - Emergency accommodation following a successful s4 appeal

This Factsheet looks at how to secure emergency accommodation after a successful Section 4 appeal.


Sept 2016 - s57 NIAA 2002 & asylum support appeals

The Home Office may refuse to entertain an application for s95 support where the Secretary of State is ‘not satisfied that the information provided is complete or accurate or that the applicant is co-operating with enquiries’ under s57 of the Nationality and Immigration Act 2002. There is no right of appeal to the First-tier Tribunal - Asylum Support (the AST) against a s57 decision. This briefing note explores when it is possible to appeal a decision under Section 57 of the Nationality and Immigration Act 2002. September 2016


Factsheet 6 - Evidence for Section 4 appeals

This Factsheet gives guidance on the evidence an applicant may be expected to provide to the Home Office or the First-tier Tribunal (Asylum Support) in order to prove they are eligible for s4 support.


Factsheet 19 - Home Office Withdrawals from Asylum Support Appeals

This Factsheet looks at what can be done to help asylum-seekers and refused asylum-seekers when an appeal to the First-tier Tribunal (Asylum Support) (AST) is withdrawn by the Home Office.