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tabling member printed	Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick
min answer › date of answer	2019-11-05
house id	2
answer › date of answer	2024-04-11
answering dept sort name	Home Office
registered interest	false

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26/03/2024

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Asylum: Religion

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To ask His Majesty's Government what meetings have taken place between the Home Office and faith communities regarding those claiming asylum in the UK due to genuine faith-based persecution; and what steps are being taken to ensure that they receive appropriate and compassionate support.

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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick

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11/04/2024

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<p>On 22 February, the Home Secretary held an initial meeting with ten Christian faith leaders to discuss the role of religious conversions in asylum applications. Following the meeting, the Home Secretary commissioned the establishment of a working group.</p><p>The aim of this group is for Home Office representations and Christian faith leaders to discuss ways in which each party can better scrutinise asylum claims based on religious persecution and ensure those in genuine need of protection by the UK asylum system are supported.</p>

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Lord Sharpe of Epsom

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11/04/2024 12:33:26

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