Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what policies are in place to review or revoke asylum status in cases where the individual travels to their home country after being granted asylum in the UK.

The UK has a proud history of providing protection to those who genuinely need it, for as long as it is needed, in accordance with our international obligations.

However, if there is any evidence to suggest that an individual who has been recognised as a refugee has returned to their home country, the circumstances will be investigated, and refugee status may be revoked.

If someone returns to their home country, this will usually indicate ‘voluntary re-availment’ and may lead to revocation of refugee status under paragraph 339A(i)-(vi) or humanitarian protection under paragraph 339GA of the Immigration Rules.

All cases are considered on a case-by-case basis and protection status will only be revoked in these circumstances where there is no protection need on any grounds.