Official Statistics

Asylum claims on the basis of sexual orientation

This release contains experimental statistics about asylum claims where sexual orientation formed part of the basis for the claim: it includes data on initial decisions and appeals for these claims.

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Asylum claims on the basis of sexual orientation

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Asylum claims on the basis of sexual orientation: data tables

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Details

The release shows:

  • the number of asylum claims where sexual orientation was raised as a basis, or part of the basis, of the claim
  • the initial decision of claims where sexual orientation was raised as part of the claim
  • the outcome of appeals for asylum cases where sexual orientation was raised as part of the claim.

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Published 30 November 2017

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