Asylum Support Tribunal rules and regulation
Updated January 2026
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)
Practice Guidance
Practice Guidance No 8 from the President of the First-tier Tribunal, Social Entitlement Chamber
Please read this guidance from Judge Elizabeth McMahon about information without evidential value