FOI Ref: FOI/2023/4789
You asked
I would like to look at the basis on which people claimed asylum in the UK between 2015 – 2022. I can find data on the number of applications, grants, and withdrawals but no information on the reasons for seeking asylum (i.e. war, sexuality etc.). Is this data available?
We said
Thank you for your Freedom of Information request asking which people claimed asylum in the UK between 2015 to 2022.
We don't hold any information on the reasons for people seeking asylum in the UK. The Home Office would be best placed to help with your enquiry.
Should you require anything further, please do not hesitate to contact us directly at pop.info@ons.gov.uk.