Religious persecution reports analyse whether an appellant faces persecution for reasons of religion under the Refugee Convention and Article 9 of the Qualification Directive. Claims encompass minority religion targeting, conversion, apostasy, blasphemy accusations, and interference with religious practice.
Persecution experts assess the risk to converts and minority believers from a country conditions perspective, whether religious identity would be discovered on return, and state and non-state actor responses including mob violence irrespective of court outcomes.
Reports comply with Immigration Tribunal Practice Direction paragraph 10 and provide independent analysis that may go beyond CPIN summaries where the specific religious profile requires it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does religious conversion support an asylum claim?
Yes, where genuine conversion would place the appellant at risk in their country of origin. Experts assess authenticity from a country conditions perspective, not theological judgment, and the likelihood of discovery on return.
How are blasphemy accusations analysed in expert reports?
Experts analyse the specific accusation, legal framework, whether acquittal provides genuine protection, and non-state actor risks including mob violence irrespective of any court outcome.