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<p>The changes to the further submissions process only apply to failed asylum seekers
whose claims have already been carefully considered and refused and, where applicable,
had any appeal against that decision rejected by an <br>independent court. Asylum
seekers who are yet to receive a decision on their claim are unaffected by the new
arrangements. They are given every opportunity to disclose all relevant evidence and
remain able to submit it by post or at <br>offices in Scotland.<br><br>Home Office
officials meet asylum partners on a regular basis through the National Asylum Stakeholders
Forum (NASF) and several sub-groups of this forum. The Government is familiar with
the range of views about the asylum <br>system and how it is operated and these views
were considered when developing this policy change. NASF were notified of the change
in a letter dated 13 January and Home Office officials met partners on 22 January
to discuss their <br>concerns. We will continue to discuss these issues with partners
and have scheduled forthcoming meetings for this purpose. We are not aware of any
direct approach from Scottish stakeholders.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
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