UK asylum backlog at 118,882 as call for policy reform rises amid Rwanda plan focus.
The UK's asylum backlog increased slightly in June 2024 to 118,882 people, up from 118,329 in March. The number of people waiting more than six months for a decision fell by 46%, but the backlog remains significant, prompting calls for reforms in asylum policy. Critics argue that the government's focus on the Rwanda plan distracted them from addressing the issue.
August 22, 2024
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