South Asia generates high-volume UK asylum claims from Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. Each country presents distinct legal and factual challenges: Pakistan's blasphemy and Ahmadi persecution; India's Hindutva targeting and caste discrimination; Bangladesh's political transition and minority persecution; Sri Lanka's KK country guidance on Tamils.
Independent Country Expert routes South Asia instructions to South Asia Expert for multi-country coverage, or to Pakistan Country Expert for Pakistan-specific claims requiring deep blasphemy, Ahmadi, and MN country guidance expertise.
Regional experts must address internal relocation arguments, which the Home Office deploys heavily across South Asian countries citing major urban centres. Profile-specific analysis of whether persecutors have national reach is critical to effective expert evidence.
Sub-Regions & Countries
- Pakistan
- India
- Bangladesh
- Sri Lanka
- Nepal
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Visit South Asia Expert →Frequently Asked Questions
Which South Asian countries have UK country guidance?
Pakistan has MN and Others [2012] CG; Sri Lanka has KK [2021] UKUT 00245 on Tamils. India, Bangladesh, and Nepal have no current binding UK country guidance, making independent expert evidence especially valuable.
When should I use Pakistan Country Expert vs South Asia Expert?
Pakistan Country Expert for Pakistan-specific claims requiring deep blasphemy, Ahmadi, and MN CG expertise. South Asia Expert for India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and cross-regional South Asian analysis.