First published 10/11/2026, 12:48:15 PM UTC · Last updated 10/11/2026, 12:48:15 PM UTC

Government to seek court guidance on asylum ruling, introduce registration system

The Government will seek court guidance on implementing an asylum ruling and introduce a structured registration and appointment system by 10 November 2026. The Constitutional Court ruled that provisions of the Refugees Act allowing deportation of asylum seekers without transit visas were unconstitutional.

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The announced measures address how the court ruling will be implemented and how asylum applications will be registered.

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