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Includes information about the procedures relating to the granting of asylum, including screening and interviews.

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Basic principles of refugee law (PDF)

Refugee status is a form of ‘international protection’ status. Information giving an overview of the process of applying for asylum.
https://migrantslawproject.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/basic-principles-of-refug...
Migrant Law Project
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Applying for asylum (PDF)

This guide explains how to apply for asylum. Includes information about what is likely to happen at both the screening interview and the asylum interview. It is available in other languages.

https://www.refugeecouncil.org.uk/assets/0002/0701/Applying_for_asylum_March_201...
Refugee Council
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The asylum process

Explains the process for considering applications for asylum and what you can expect while you are waiting. It also tells you about your rights and responsibilities as an asylum applicant.
https://www.gov.uk/claim-asylum
GOV.UK
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What do I need to show to qualify as a refugee on the grounds of my sexual orientation?

Explains how to show that you would face serious harm because you are a gay man or lesbian if you were returned to your home country.

https://uklgig.org.uk/?page_id=435#what-evidence-do-i-need-to-show-to-qualify-as...
UK Lesbian and Gay Immigration Group
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