Database

Women in Refugee Law, ‘Submission: The new Independent Appeals Body’, 2026

Subject Area

Gender/Sex
Human Rights
Refugee/Asylum

Source

Academic
NGOs

Type

Other

Location

United Kingdom

Year Published

2026

Summary

Women in Refugee Law (WiRL), ‘Submission: The new Independent Appeals Body: Call for evidence’, 2026

In April 2026, WiRL submitted a response to the UK Government call for evidence on the creation of a new Independent Appeals Body, raising concerns about the implications of the proposal’s for women’s right to international protection and a fair appeal hearing.

Open call for evidence: The new Independent Appeals Body