South Asia generates significant asylum claim volumes across Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bhutan. Each profile below links to a dedicated page with country-specific analysis, CPIN references, and profile-specific expert evidence guidance for solicitors and Legal Aid practitioners.
Political Persecution Expert Witness UK | South Asia
Political persecution claims from South Asia require expert evidence to establish whether the political party or movement at issue actually persecutes...
Read this pageReligious Minority Persecution Expert Witness UK | South Asia
South Asia generates significant religious minority asylum claims. Indian Muslims face Hindutva violence and systemic discrimination. Bangladeshi Hind...
Read this pageLGBTQ+ Persecution Expert Witness UK | South Asia
The legal framework for LGBTQ+ individuals varies significantly across South Asia. Bangladesh still criminalises same-sex conduct under section 377 of...
Read this pageCaste Discrimination Expert Witness UK | South Asia
Caste-based discrimination can constitute persecution where it reaches the threshold of seriousness, particularly where accompanied by physical violen...
Read this pageWomen & Gender-Based Violence Expert Witness UK | South Asia
South Asian gender-based violence asylum claims include honour killings and forced marriage across the region, dowry violence in India and Bangladesh,...
Read this pageJournalists & Human Rights Defenders Expert Witness UK | South Asia
The August 2024 political transition in Bangladesh has created a complex situation for journalists. Those who previously supported the Awami League go...
Read this pageDiaspora Activity Risk on Return Expert Witness UK | South Asia
UK-based diaspora political or human rights activities can create or enhance a risk profile on return, where the authorities in the country of origin ...
Read this pageFailed Asylum Seekers Return Expert Witness UK | South Asia
Return risk for South Asian failed asylum seekers depends heavily on the individual's profile and current country conditions. Given the August 2024 po...
Read this pageFor a complete overview, see our South Asia asylum explained pillar page.