UK maintains low level of financial support for asylum seekers living in poverty
On 16 March the UK Home Office issued a new Guidance concluding that the cash allowance for asylum seekers remains at the level of 36.95£, which constitutes a mere 5£ a day. This was decided despite evidence offered by civil society that asylum destitution is on the...
Refugees in the UK, returned after five years?
The Home Office issued a new guidance in the beginning of the month, introducing a policy of reviewing refugee statuses after five years. If the official reviews find that the refugee’s home country is safe enough for the person to return, their refugee status is...
UK Home Office Guideline: Afghan gay asylum-seekers expected to conceal their sexual orientation to avoid persecution when sent back
The UK Home Office published a new guideline on the situation of LGBTI persons in Afghanistan. The guideline provides specific country of origin information and policy guidance to Home Office decision makers handling asylum claims. Despite recognising that...