Asylum: Iran

(asked on 21st January 2020) - View Source

Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what her policy is on the return of rejected asylum seekers to Iran.


Answered by
Chris Philp Portrait
Chris Philp
Minister of State (Home Office)
This question was answered on 18th May 2020

The UK has a proud history of granting asylum to those who need our protection.

All asylum and human rights claims are carefully considered on their individual merits in accordance with our international obligations under the Refugee Convention and European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR).

Each individual assessment is made against the background of the latest available country of origin information and any relevant caselaw. Our assessment of the situation in Iran is set out in the relevant country policy and information notes, which are available on the Gov.uk website.

The Home Office only enforces removal to Iran when it and the courts conclude that it is safe to do so, with a safe route of return. By definition, those whose asylum claim have been unsuccessful do not need protection and are not at risk on return.

Enforced removals are carried out in the most sensitive way possible, treating those being removed with respect and courtesy.

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