Refugee tribunal ruled on more than 45,000 cases since 2019 without an in-person hearing

The independent tribunal has decided more than 45,000 asylum claims on paperwork alone since 2019, without in-person hearings. Conservatives and experts warn this practice could dilute scrutiny and potentially compromise national security, raising political and legal concerns about the adjudication process.

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The independent tribunal has decided more than 45,000 asylum claims on paperwork alone since 2019, without in-person hearings. Conservatives and experts warn this practice could dilute scrutiny and potentially compromise national security, raising political and legal concerns about the adjudication process.