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<p>The Government defines persecution as an act that is sufficient serious in nature
and repetition as to constitute a severe violation of basic human rights. Such acts
could be perpetrated against individuals or groups of people.</p><p>The definition
is contained in the Refugee or Person in Need of International Protection (Qualification)
Regulations 2006, which reflect the Refugee Convention and EU law.</p><p>We support
those who have suffered persecution by providing a place of safety for refugees through
our resettlement schemes and the in-country asylum process.</p>
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