A new independent body, the Independent Immigration Appeals Authority (IIAA), will be established under the Immigration and Asylum Bill to streamline immigration and asylum appeals. The authority will create a single appeal route, ending the cycle of repeated appeals, and is expected to start hearing cases in late 2027. By prioritising cases in the public interest, including high‑harm foreign offenders and unfounded claims, the IIAA aims to speed decisions and enable faster removals. The government says the reform will reduce the current 61‑week average clearance time and address the 150,000 appeals waiting to be heard. The Bill also increases tribunal sitting days by 19 % and reports a 72 % fall in initial decision wait times since June 2023.
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