Asylum Support Tribunal rules and regulation

In all cases, the tribunal must follow the rules and process in the Tribunal Procedure (First-tier Tribunal) (Social Entitlement Chamber) Rules 2008 and Amendments to the Tribunal Procedure (First-tier Tribunal) (Social Entitlement Chamber) Rules 2008.

Asylum seekers

The tribunal will make a decision based on:

  • Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
  • Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002

Failed asylum seekers

The tribunal will make a decision based on:

  • Section 4, Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
  • Immigration and Asylum Regulations 2005

If asylum support was stopped while the application was being considered

The tribunal will make a decision based on:

  • Section 95, Immigration and Asylum 1999
  • Asylum Support Regulations 2000

Practice Statements and Directions

Practice Direction: First-tier Tribunal Asylum Support cases (PDF) – Notice of appeal

Practice Direction: Panel Composition FtT SEC (PDF)

Practice Direction: Child Vulnerable Adult and Sensitive Witnesses (PDF)

Practice Direction: Guidance on provision of audio recordings in AST (PDF)

Notice of Appeal Form

Notice of Appeal (Form EO9) (external link)