Keyword: asylum
European Court: No more gay tests for asylum seekers
The European Court of Justice has ruled that countries cannot ‘test’ asylum seekers to see if they are gay Continue reading
Asylum service ‘failing LGBT people’
Lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) people seeking asylum – including those living with HIV – face a lack of specialist support and services in the UK Continue reading
Asylum seekers ‘must not be asked to prove they’re gay’
Fast-track teams for asylum seekers who are detained are still asking ‘unsatisfactory and stereotypical’ questions Continue reading
European Court: LGBT asylum seekers must be trusted
European Court of Justice says that LGBT asylum seekers must not be subjected to tests to ‘prove’ their sexuality Continue reading
European court rules heterosexual-only civil partnerships illegal
European Court says heterosexual-only civil partnerships illegal – but also says no asylum for gay refugees in fear of imprisonment Continue reading
UK asylum seekers forced to ‘prove they are gay’
UK Border Agency forced LGBT asylum seekers to hand over photos and video of ‘highly personal sexual activity’ in order to prove their sexuality Continue reading