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| The government's fast-track appeal system for processing asylum applications has been suspended by the Court of Appeal. | The government's fast-track appeal system for processing asylum applications has been suspended by the Court of Appeal. |
| The system was introduced a decade ago as a key part of the government's drive to remove failed asylum seekers. | The system was introduced a decade ago as a key part of the government's drive to remove failed asylum seekers. |
| It accelerates legal hearings and appeals, while keeping the individual detained at all times. | It accelerates legal hearings and appeals, while keeping the individual detained at all times. |
| A previous hearing at the High Court ruled the system was unlawful, and contained "structural unfairness". | |
| However, High Court judge Mr Justice Nicol put a "stay" on his decision, which meant the fast-track system remained in operation until the government had exhausted all opportunities to appeal. | |
| The Court of Appeal has now lifted that stay, meaning the government must stop its fast-track system with immediate effect. | |
| The programme accelerated some 4,300 asylum applications or decisions in 2013. | |
| The BBC's Danny Shaw said the ruling meant dozens of asylum claimants currently detained would be able to apply for bail. |