ANNEX C: Detailed explanatory note for Part 1 of Schedule 1 Paragraph 31: Immigration: accommodation for asylum seekers
913.Sub-paragraph (1) brings within the scope of civil legal aid services in relation to the Secretary of State’s powers to provide or arrange for the provision of accommodation for asylum seekers and failed asylum seekers and their dependants under the legislation listed in that paragraph. This includes appeals to the First-tier Tribunal (Asylum Support) under section 103 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 where they concern the refusal or withdrawal of accommodation support. This provision only includes civil legal services where the application or appeal concerns accommodation.
914.Sub-paragraph (2) applies the exclusions in Parts 2 and 3 of Schedule 1. Under Part 3 of Schedule 1, advocacy is not available for appeals before the First-tier Tribunal (Asylum Support).