Asylum: Iran
Commons · Question 105831 · Tabled 14 Jan 2026 · Home Office · Official record
Answered 19 Jan 2026
Question
Asked by Rosena Allin-Khan
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she has made a recent assessment of the adequacy of UK asylum and visa policies, in the context of Iranian nationals potentially seeking refuge.
Answer
Answered by Alex Norris, 19 Jan 2026
The UK has a proud history of providing protection and we continue to welcome refugees and people in need through our safe and legal routes. However, there is no provision within our Immigration Rules for someone to be allowed to travel to the UK to seek ...