Immigration

Hanna fled her country with her young child after suffering abuse and threats from a powerful political faction.

She claimed asylum in the UK, but her claim was refused. The past trauma she suffered affected her ability to communicate and made her participation during a lengthy asylum interview difficult. Unfortunately, the decision maker deciding Hanna’s claim drew negative conclusions from her engagement during interview.

When Hanna came to us for help, we instructed an expert psychologist to comment on the impact of Hanna’s past trauma. We also helped Hanna to legally challenge her asylum refusal and we continue to support Hanna through this process.

Bao’s father was trafficked to the UK and suffered exploitation before escaping from his captors and providing evidence against them, which led to their conviction.

When news of Bao’s father’s role in the prosecution got back to the criminal gangs in his home country, they targeted Bao’s family and subjected Bao to harassment and violence.

Bao decided to claim asylum in the UK. He thought that his father’s co-operation with the Home Office would support his application. However, Bao’s application was refused and he had no right of appeal in the UK.

When Bao came to us for help, we started legal proceedings to challenge Bao’s lack of appeal. The Home Office eventually conceded, creating an opportunity for Bao to appeal to a First-Tier Tribunal appeal. We continue to support Bao through the asylum application process.