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<p>Asylum Operations are exploring many options to reduce the number of outstanding
asylum claims. Alongside seeking temporary resource from within the Home Office and
other government departments, we are also exploring with third-party suppliers to
test the viability of whether they can deliver the support required as a temporary,
short term measure. Asylum interviews have not been outsourced, and at this stage
we are only exploring the potential feasibility.</p><p>Third party interviewing officers
will complete a bespoke training package, delivered by the qualified asylum operations
training team, that has been designed specifically to meet their needs. The course
will include training specifically about modern slavery and safeguarding awareness.
Third party interviewing officers will not be carrying out the interviews of those
who are or claim to be under 18 years.</p><p>Anyone who conducts asylum interviews
receives thorough training to ensure they are fully equipped for the role. Third party
interviewing officers will not be carrying out the interviews of those who are or
claim to be under 18 years.</p><p>To guarantee governance and accountability, mechanisms
are in place for the oversight of third-party interviews, the department has a quality
assurance process which assesses the quality of decisions, interviews and the application
of Home Office policy.</p>
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