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<p>The Home Office carefully considers all asylum claims on their individual merits
and grants protection for those who genuinely need it, in accordance with our international
obligations under the Refugee Convention and the European Convention on Human Rights.
In every asylum case the particular circumstances of the individual is considered
in light of published country information.</p><p>All asylum decision-makers receive
extensive training on how to consider asylum claims and are expected to follow published
Home Office policy guidance. The 5-week Foundation Training Programme (FTP) for new
decision makers trains staff on all aspects of the asylum decision making process.
All decision makers are currently receiving credibility training. This course trains
decision makers on how to assess the evidential value of their interview questions,
the various reasons why someone may not come across as credible in an asylum interview
and discusses issues such as speculation and implausibility. Asylum decision-makers
carefully assess the protection needs of each asylum claimant following an interview
by assessing all available evidence provided by the claimant in light of published
country information and policy guidance. The Home Office systematically assesses the
quality of asylum decisions against a detailed quality audit framework drawn up and
agreed with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.</p><p>We expect asylum
claimants to disclose all relevant evidence to support their claim at the earliest
opportunity so that we can properly consider their claim. We aim to reduce the appeal
rate by analysing the reasons why appeals are allowed and using this to further improve
guidance and training. We are committed to continuous improvement.</p>
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