South Asian gender-based violence asylum claims include honour killings and forced marriage across the region, dowry violence in India and Bangladesh, acid attacks in Bangladesh, trafficking from Nepal and India, and domestic violence with inadequate state protection across all South Asian countries.
Despite formal legal protections in many South Asian jurisdictions, enforcement is inconsistent, particularly in rural areas and where perpetrators are from dominant castes or majority communities. Expert witnesses assess the specific state and region of origin and the practical availability of protection.
Expert witnesses provide analysis of cultural and legal context, assessing whether the appellant faces a real risk of gender-based harm on return and whether state protection is realistically available given local social dynamics and institutional failures.
Acid attacks and honour violence (Bangladesh)
Bangladesh generates significant gender-based violence asylum claims including acid attacks and honour-based violence. Expert witnesses assess district-level enforcement, family and community dynamics, and the practical availability of state protection beyond statutory frameworks.
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Questions solicitors ask
- What gender-based violence claims arise from South Asia?
- South Asian gender-based violence asylum claims include honour killings and forced marriage across the region; dowry violence in India and Bangladesh; acid attacks in Bangladesh; trafficking from Nepal and India; and domestic violence with inadequate state protection across all South Asian countries.
- Does India have adequate protection for women facing gender-based violence?
- Despite formal legal protections, enforcement is inconsistent across India, particularly in rural areas and where the perpetrators are from dominant castes or majority communities. Expert witnesses assess the specific state and region of origin and the practical availability of protection.