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Asylum: Homosexuality

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23 March 2026

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31 March 2026 · Answer

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Asylum

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31 March 2026

Asylum

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To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of whether the designation of countries where homosexuality is prosecuted as ‘safe countries’ in relation to asylum claims is compatible with their commitment to human rights.

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  1. 23 March 2026

    Written question

    To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of whether the designation of countries where homosexuality is prosecuted as ‘safe countries’ in relation to asylum claims is compatible with their commitment to human rights.

    Source: Lords

  2. 31 March 2026

    Answer

    The designation of countries under Section 94 of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 does not preclude protection for those at real risk of harm. The presumption of safety is rebuttable, in other words, claims are not automatically certified ...

    Source: Written answer

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