Is it easy to get asylum in the UK?

 Asylum seekers come to the UK because they fear persecution in their own country and are unable to live safely there

1

. To be eligible for asylum in the UK, a person must have left their country and be unable to return due to the threat of persecution which has endangered their life

14

. Claiming asylum in the UK is a complex legal process, and there are eligibility criteria for who can apply for asylum

14

. It is not easy to get asylum in the UK, and the process can be lengthy

14

. 

The UK government spends money on refugees to provide them with housing, support, and basic needs while their asylum claims are being processed

3

7

13

. The UK is bound by international laws to protect the rights of refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants

4

8

12

. The rights of refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants are protected by international law, regardless of how and why they arrive in a country

4

.