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Country policy and information notes (previously known as country information and guidance reports) are used by UK Visas and Immigration officials to make decisions in asylum and human rights applications.
The notes also give information on asylum seekers countries of origin.
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Published 9 December 2016 Last updated 6 March 2023 +show all updates
Updated country of origin information, assessment and executive summary.
Removed older guidance.
Updated country information and guidance on sexual orientation and gender identity.
New guidance added on 'Opposition to the government' and updated guidance on 'Political opposition'. 'Operational guidance note' and 'Country information report' removed.
