Guidance

Transgender identity issues in asylum claims: caseworker guidance

Immigration staff guidance on assessing asylum claims involving transgender identity issues.

From:
UK Visas and Immigration
Published
13 June 2011

Documents

Gender identity issues in the asylum claim: transgender

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UK Visas and Immigration guidance for staff on how to approach asylum claims made on the basis of transgender identity. It covers:

  • additional considerations to keep in mind when assessing claims for asylum

  • issues to consider when looking at the persecution experienced and whether there has been a failure of state protection

  • objectively considering future fear within the legal, political and social context of the country of origin

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Published 13 June 2011

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