18 Deferred

We recommend the Home Office introduces a clear process for applicants to challenge a change...

Recommendation
We recommend the Home Office introduces a clear process for applicants to challenge a change of conditions refusal. We recommend the review of the pilot scheme is published alongside a timeline showing when the conclusions from the pilot will be implemented. We also recommend the Home Office improves the data it collects on change of conditions applications to include (i) whether or not the applicant has children, and (ii) the reason(s) for rejections. (Paragraph 64) Local Authorities
Government Response Summary
The government is conducting a review of the administrative review pilot and will consider the introduction of an administrative review for all change of conditions applications after the review is completed later this year, but has no current plans to publish the findings.
Government Response
Deferred
HM Government Deferred
A review of the administrative review pilot is currently being conducted. Once completed later this year we will consider whether the introduction of an administrative review for all change of conditions applications is appropriate. The assessment of the pilot is being conducted internally and we have no current plans to publish its findings. However, should the decision be taken to introduce an administrative review stakeholders will be made aware of any timescales.
Addressee Bodies
Department for Work and Pensions
Timeline
Recommendation age 4.1 yrs
Report published 14 Apr 2022