Written Question·Home Office·UIN 78583

Immigration: English Language

Tabled: 10 October 2025
Answered: 20 October 2025

Question

Lee Anderson

Reform UKAshfield

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will make it her policy to refuse (a) asylum and (b) humanitarian leave to remain to anyone who does not speak English to a proficient level.

Answer

Mike Tapp
It is not possible to impose language requirements as a prerequisite for being granted protection in the UK.Every asylum claim admitted to the UK asylum system is carefully considered on its individual merits. Protection is normally granted where a claima...

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