Written Question·Home Office·UIN 105831

Asylum: Iran

Tabled: 14 January 2026

Answered: 19 January 2026

Named Day

Question

Dr Rosena Allin-Khan

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she has made a recent assessment of the adequacy of UK asylum and visa policies, in the context of Iranian nationals potentially seeking refuge.

Answer

Alex Norris

The UK has a proud history of providing protection and we continue to welcome refugees and people in need through our safe and legal routes. However, there is no provision within our Immigration Rules for someone to be allowed to travel to the UK to seek ...

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