Webinar: Afghan clients: quasi refugee routes and issues in contemporary asylum claims

Despite the sharp increase in reports of persecution and widespread human rights abuses following the Taliban takeover, the path to seeking international protection in the UK has not been easy for Afghan nationals.

Counterintuitively, Afghan clients have been facing increasing challenges, both in accessing the available resettlement pathways, and in succeeding in their in-country claims.

This webinar aims to provide an overview of the issues faced by Afghans seeking protection in the UK, and sets out the means of tackling these challenges.  The course will cover:

• The resettlement schemes available to Afghan Citizens;
• Difficulties in accessing ACRS;
• Challenging ineligibility decisions under ARAP;
• Delays in processing ARAP applications;
• Contemporary UK policy regarding in-country Afghan asylum claims;
• Best practice in preparing asylum appeals for Afghan clients.

The webinar aims to give practical legal knowledge for those advising and representing Afghan clients seeking international protection in the UK.

Presenter

Brenda Efurhievwe. Brenda Efurhievwe is a barrister at Goldsmith Chambers. Brenda is regularly instructed in all aspects of immigration and public law, with a focus on asylum appeals and judicial review challenges of Home Office decisions.

Audience

Level: introductory

This webinar is suitable for immigration advisors, solicitors and junior barristers advising and representing Afghan citizens in their asylum claims and resettlement applications.

Booking

The ticket cost is £55 + VAT for members and £65 + VAT for non-members. Members, to secure your discount, please log in to your Free Movement account before booking.

We are running an early bird discount on tickets until 23:59 on Wednesday 7th May 2025. Use code “AFGHANCLIENTS210525” for 20% off.

Important notes

• A recording of the webinar is NOT included in the ticket price.
• After the webinar, you will be emailed a copy of any presentation slides.
• If you would like a certificate of attendance for your continuing professional development record after the webinar has finished, please email editor@freemovement.org.uk.
• Refund policy: We understand that circumstances can change. Cancellation and refund is possible with no questions asked up to 7 days before the webinar is due to begin. Please contact editor@freemovement.org.uk.