This consultation was published on 25 October 2004. It invited views on the draft Asylum and Immigration Tribunal Procedure Rules and the draft Judicial Titles Order. The new rules replace the Immigration and Asylum Appeals (Procedure) Rules 2003 and will govern the procedures to be followed before and by the new Tribunal on asylum and immigration appeals. The summarised responses report outlines the conclusions reached on the options.
This consultation closed on 6 December 2004
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This paper sought views on the draft Asylum and Immigration Tribunal (Procedure) Rules 2005. These rules will replace the Immigration and asylum appeals (procedure) rules 2003 upon commencement of section 26 the new asylum and immigration (Treatment of claimants, etc.) Act 2004 (AITC Act) on 4th April 2005. They would govern the procedures to be followed by the new tribunal in respect of immigration and asylum appeals, applications for review and reconsideration of Tribunal determinations, and bail applications. This paper sought comments on the new notice of appeal became part of the schedule to the rules.
With the creation of the new Tribunal, composition and titles of judiciary will change from the present structure. This paper also seeks views on the draft Judicial titles order.
This consultation closed on 6 December 2004
This report summarises the responses received to the consultation "Asylum and Immigration Tribunal Procedure Rules and Judicial Titles Order. It includes how the consultation process has influenced the final shape of the policy and the conclusions that the Department reached on some of the proposals for the procedures to be followed with the new Tribunal.
Department for Constitutional Affairs
Asylum Policy and Programme Division
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