Independent Immigration Appeals Authority: Conflict of Interests

(asked on 1st July 2026) - View Source

Question to the Home Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government how they will monitor the appropriateness of recusal in the case of a conflict of interest by adjudicators appointed to serve by the Independent Immigration Appeals Authority.


Answered by
Lord Hanson of Flint Portrait
Lord Hanson of Flint
Minister of State (Home Office)
This question was answered on 15th July 2026

The appointment of adjudicators will be for the Chief Executive of the Independent Immigration Appeals Authority.

However, the Bill makes explicit provision via the proposed Professional Standards Officer role to ensure the highest standards of conduct are observed by adjudicators.

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