a)      segmentation;
b)      faster processing;
c)      case ownership. 

The segmentation aspect divides cases into five separate streams following screening depending on the type of claim.  Faster processing removes the use of a written Statement of Evidence Form for all asylum claims not involving unaccompanied minors.  Processing times range from 1 working day for cases involving claimants who have travelled through ‘safe third countries’ to 100 working days for general casework.  The processing times include appeals where appeals are available.  The case ownership aspect refers to a single Home Office caseworker being responsible for all aspects of a case from initial decision to appeal, including asylum support, integration support or arranging for removal. 
 
Concerns around the new asylum model criticisms of the focus on speeding up decision-making, the rapid rolling out of the new model and the lack of flexibility within the system.  There are also concerns that the segmentation of cases will lead to a pre-judgement of their merits and regarding the difficulty of providing adequate legal representation to asylum seekers within such a rapid process.
 

For more on the New Asylum Model see:

Home Office press briefing at:

Refugee Council overview on implications at:

ICAR briefing


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