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Written question asked by Vincent Cable (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 8 July 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 14 July 2008. It was answered by Liam Byrne (Labour) on Monday, 14 July 2008 on behalf of the Home Office.


Asylum Seekers: Iraqi Minorities

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what the Government's policy is on those from Christian and other minorities in Iraq seeking asylum in the UK.
Answer

The United Kingdom considers all asylum claims, including those from Iraqi nationals, on their individual merits in accordance with our obligations under the 1951 UN Refugee Convention. All claims are considered against the background of the latest country information and country guidance case law as decided by the independent Asylum and Immigration Tribunal.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
479 c102W;479 c100W; 218102
Session
2007-08
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Asylum Iraq
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk