Refugees: Sponsorship
2026-07-19 · Home Office · HL2316 · Official question
Question
To ask His Majesty's Government what measures they will put in place to screen refugees accepted on the new refugee community sponsorship scheme for security risks.
Answer
The Home Office will assess all applications to ensure that only those who meet the eligibility requirements can access the named sponsorship route. Refugee status will be determined in partnership with the UNHCR, and all applicants will be subject to app...