Publishing with Purpose
Experiments in Automating Immigration Systems
By Joe Tomlinson and Jack Maxwell
Published
Oct 1, 2021Page count
128 pagesISBN
978-1529219845Dimensions
203 x 127 mmImprint
Bristol University PressClick to order from North America, Canada and South America
Published
Oct 1, 2021Page count
128 pagesISBN
978-1529219852Dimensions
203 x 127 mmImprint
Bristol University PressClick to order from North America, Canada and South America
In recent years, the UK’s Home Office has started using automated systems to make immigration decisions. These systems promise faster, more accurate and cheaper decision-making, but in practice they have exposed people to distress, disruption and even deportation.
This book identifies a pattern of risky experimentation with automated systems in the Home Office. It analyses three recent case studies including: a voice recognition system used to detect fraud in English language testing; an algorithm for identifying ‘risky’ visa applications; and automated decision-making in the EU Settlement Scheme.
The book argues that a precautionary approach is essential to ensure that society benefits from government automation without exposing individuals to unacceptable risks.
Joe Tomlinson is Senior Lecturer in Public Law at the University of York and Research Director of the Public Law Project.
Jack Maxwell is Research Fellow in Public Law and Technology at the Public Law Project.
Automating the Immigration Machine
Speaking Into the Void
Speedy Boarding for White People
The Three Million(ish)
A Precautionary Approach