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There is something wrong with the asylum process for LGBTQ+ people – but it’s not fake claimants

There is something wrong with the asylum process for LGBTQ+ people – but it’s not fake claimants

A new investigation is likely to cast suspicion over LGBTQ claims more broadly.

20.04.2026 5

The Conversation

Raawiyah rifath

Legal aid for asylum seekers is hard to come by – it’s no wonder criminal advisers are taking advantage

People seeking asylum navigate one of the most complex areas of law, often not in their first language

17.04.2026 7

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Raawiyah rifath