Mahmood’s change to refugee status may undermine legal obligations, Law Society says

Home secretary has faced backlash for decision to make refugee status in England and Wales temporary

Shabana Mahmood’s decision to tell every person applying for asylum from Monday that their status is temporary could undermine the refugee convention, the Law Society has said.

The body representing solicitors in England and Wales said the home secretary’s move to review every refugee’s status after 30 months was “in tension” with the UK’s legal obligations.