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Written question asked by Bishop of Durham (Bishops (affiliation)) on Wednesday, 24 November 2021, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 8 December 2021. It was answered by Baroness Williams of Trafford (Conservative) on Wednesday, 8 December 2021 on behalf of the Home Office.


Asylum

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Home Office on 16 April (175879), whether they now intend to publish the internal review looking into the assessment of asylum claims on the grounds of (1) religion, and (2) sexuality.

Answer

The UK has a proud record of providing protection to individuals fleeing persecution based on their religious beliefs, sexual orientation and gender identity and are committed to delivering an asylum system that is responsive to all forms of persecution.

The review into the way asylum claims on the basis of religious and LGBT+ grounds are assessed has been completed. The Home Office do not have any plans to publish the findings of this internal review.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL4366
Session
2021-22
Related items
Asylum
Friday, 16 April 2021
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Asylum Religion Sexuality
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk