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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Decision making for Syrian nationals with outstanding protection claims

14 July 2025 · Home Office

Proposed by Angela Eagle Lab Wallasey

Asylum & Refugees

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Home Office is resuming decision-making processes for Syrian asylum interviews and settlement protection applications.
  • The government will publish updated country information to facilitate the processing of protection claims.
  • Safe return reviews for Syrian nationals will be conducted in line with published policy.

Issue summary

The Home Office is resuming decision-making processes for Syrian asylum interviews and settlement protection applications following the pause due to lack of stable information.

Action requested

The government will publish updated country information today, enabling the processing of protection claims and safe return reviews for Syrian nationals in line with published policy.

Key facts

  • The Home Office paused all Syrian asylum interviews and decisions on December 11, 2024.
  • This pause extended to settlement protection applications from Syrian nationals including those under the Syrian Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Scheme.
  • Updated country information will allow decision-making processes to resume.
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