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Asylum: Palestinians

Asked by Ayoub KhanIndependentHome OfficeTabled Answered 14 January 2025UIN 21959

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what her policy is on the asylum applications of Palestinian refugees who were formerly residents of Syria and left under the Assad regime.

Answered by Dame Angela Eagle

The Home Office acted swiftly to temporarily pause decisions on Syrian asylum claims whilst we assess the current situation. This includes Syrian nationals as well as those who have previously been habitually resident in Syria.

We keep all country guidance relating to asylum claims under constant review so we can respond to emerging issues.

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