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

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An introduction to claiming asylum in the UK (video)

An introduction to what is asylum, what counts as persecution and the Refugee Convention, and the process for claiming asylum in the UK.

https://youtu.be/tIaHbI6p4m8
Right to Remain
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Claim asylum in the UK

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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Claiming asylum

This information explains how to apply for asylum in the UK, what to do at a screening interview, and what you can do if your application is refused. 

https://www.migranthelpuk.org/Handlers/Download.ashx?IDMF=1179d583-8c7b-4447-aae...
Migrant Help UK
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The asylum screening interview (video)

An introduction asylum screening interview - the first interview you will have as part of your asylum claim. Explains what you will be asked and what will happen.

https://youtu.be/iuPtDGuhEU8
Right to Remain
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The asylum substantive interview (video)

The asylum, or substantive, interview is when the Home Office interviewer will ask you in detail about your reasons for claiming asylum. The interview may last several hours and you will be asked lots of questions. Watch this video to find out more.

https://youtu.be/-d6enyYOCHs
Right to Remain
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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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Claiming asylum as a child

Explains the legal process for claiming asylum as a child in the U.K. 

https://www.childrenslegalcentre.com/resources/asylum/
Coram Children's Legal Centre
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