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Asylum

Asked by Rupert LoweRestore BritainHome OfficeTabled Answered 2 December 2024UIN 15709

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will take steps to ensure that asylum seekers do not fraudulently use sexual orientation as part of the basis of their claim.

Answered by Dame Angela Eagle

If any individual Is found not to require the protection for which they have claimed asylum, then their claim will be refused.

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