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Inadmissibility procedures allow a State to declare claims “inadmissible” when the claim is made by...

Conclusion
Inadmissibility procedures allow a State to declare claims “inadmissible” when the claim is made by nationals of countries that are deemed safe. Section 80A(5) provides two non-exhaustive examples of exceptional circumstances. These are narrowly construed: first, where the listed state is derogating from the ECHR, and second, where the state is subject to proceedings151 before the EU due to the risk of a serious breach of Article 2 of the Treaty on European Union.152 ‘Exceptional circumstances’ have been defined narrowly by the courts.153 There is no right of appeal (as the asylum/ human rights claims are not refused–they are simply not considered).
Government Response

A response document is linked to this report, dated 12 September 2025. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document.

Addressee Bodies
Ministry of Justice
Timeline
Recommendation age 1.2 yr
Report published 20 Jun 2025