Overview of the Nationality and Borders Act 2022

1. Inadmissibility and “First Safe Country” Principle

The Act places the “first safe country” (“inadmissibility”) rule into primary legislation, meaning if someone passes through a safe country (like France), the UK can lawfully treat their asylum claim as inadmissible.

Posted By: phrankin on August 25th 2025 at 23:29:40


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