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...
Learn more →Religious 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...
Learn more →LGBTQ+ 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...
Learn more →Caste 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...
Learn more →Women & 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,...
Learn more →Journalists & 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...
Learn more →Diaspora 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 ...
Learn more →Failed 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...
Learn more →For a complete overview, see our South Asia asylum explained pillar page.