The Self-Assessment Tool is intended for national asylum authorities, including policymakers, decision-makers, and quality assurance officers. It provides a framework for assessing key aspects of the asylum procedure, including procedural fairness, efficiency, and adherence to legal standards. By supporting internal evaluations, the tool promotes continuous improvement and alignment with EU asylum practices.

The tool’s methodology is based on the EUAA’s Guidance on Asylum Procedure: Operational Standards and Indicators. It provides a set of criteria and indicators that authorities can use to review their procedures systematically. The tool encourages participation from various stakeholders involved in the asylum process to ensure a complete evaluation. While the IT version is still under development, the descriptive version serves as an interim guide for implementation.

Using the Self-Assessment Tool, national authorities can pinpoint strengths and weaknesses in their asylum procedures and take concrete steps to improve them. Examples include measuring the timeliness of initial interviews, checking that applicants receive clear information, and ensuring consistency in decision-making. The tool also guides authorities through steps such as reviewing case files, interviewing staff, and identifying procedural bottlenecks. As the IT solution becomes operational, it is expected to offer enhanced functionalities, further supporting national administrations in their quality assurance efforts.

The full document is available here: Self-Assessment Tool on the Quality of the Asylum Procedure.