Hope on Hold: Barriers to Legal Support and the Integration of Afghans in the UK
January 1, 2026

Hope on Hold: Barriers to Legal Support and the Integration of Afghans in the UK

A report by Refugee Legal Support
This report sets out the purpose, method, key findings, and recommendations arising from APBI’s qualitative study of Afghan families that have resettled in the UK. It examines how these families navigated the Resettlement Schemes, access to legal support, and integration in the UK, against the backdrop of the recent scheme closures. The study aims to document the lived experiences of Afghan refugees in the UK.
Hope on Hold: Barriers to Legal Support and the Integration of Afghans in the UK