Court of Appeal declines to give wider guidance on Iranian sur place claims

June 16, 2026 · WOWERI

The UK Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal by an Iranian Kurdish asylum seeker. The court reinforced its previous judgment on sur place claims.

Introduction

The UK Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal by an Iranian Kurdish asylum seeker who argued that his activities in the UK put him at risk of persecution if returned to Iran. The court reinforced its previous judgment on sur place claims.

Background of the case

The appellant, an Iranian Kurd, applied for asylum in the UK after engaging in activities in the country. He claimed that his activities in the UK put him at risk of persecution if returned to Iran.

Court decision

The Court of Appeal dismissed the appellant's appeal, confirming its previous judgment on sur place claims. The court held that an individual's activities in the UK do not always provide a basis for asylum.

Implications of the decision

The court's decision has significant implications for individuals applying for asylum in the UK. Applicants should be aware that activities in the UK do not always provide a basis for asylum.

Source: freemovement.org.uk