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What criteria must be met to qualify as a refugee under UK immigration law?

Member 26 Jun 2024

What criteria must be met to qualify as a refugee under UK immigration law?

Britain New Immigration Rules 26 Jun 2024

To qualify as a refugee under UK immigration law, an individual must demonstrate:

Well-founded Fear: A well-founded fear of persecution in their home country due to race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group.

Unable or Unwilling to Seek Protection: Inability or unwillingness to seek protection from authorities in their home country.

Outside Country of Origin: Already outside their country of origin and unable to return due to fear of persecution.

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