Zimbabwe

On 19th November 2008 the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal published a determination on a significant country guidance case for Zimbabwe.

This briefing summarises the Court’s findings.

The Tribunal found that anyone who is unable to demonstrate support for or loyalty Zanu-PF or the regime is at risk on return to Zimbabwe. However, this will be a matter of fact to be determined on a case by case basis.

If a failed asylum seeker can now establish that they will not be able to demonstrate loyalty to the regime, then that could be the basis of a fresh claim. A significant number of Zimbabweans who have been refused asylum should now benefit from this decision, particularly those who have been in the UK for some time.

If you think you may be affected seek legal advice.

Download the briefing (PDF)

See also:
Background: The previous briefing on Zimbabwe is now archived, but is accessible for research purposes.

Zimbabwe Briefing (December 2007)