Conditions of support


This section explains the rules governing ongoing entitlement, overpayments, allegations of non-compliance and the steps that can be taken to challenge decisions affecting support.

Factsheet 15 - Asylum Support: Suspension, Reduction and Recovery of overpayments (Section 95 and Section 4)

This page explains when asylum support can be reduced, suspended and how overpayments are treated.


Factsheet 20 - Breach of Conditions (Asylum Support)

This page explains how to respond to an alleged breach of asylum support conditions.


Factsheet 24: What Happens when the Home Office Withdraws an Asylum Claim?

This factsheet focuses on the impact of an implicit withdrawal on section 95 support and the right of appeal to the Asylum Support Tribunal.


May 2024 - Effect of Income Briefing

This briefing looks at the effect that income has on asylum support from a legal and practical perspective.


September 2023 - Discontinuation of support

This briefing explains the Home Office's policies and practices when stopping a person's support. These vary depending on the circumstances and type of support. The briefing includes details of the notice periods given a variety of situations.