'I'm gay'/ Albanian seeks asylum in England, but the Court reveals his marriage to a girl

2025-05-19 20:43:51 / AKTUALITET ALFA PRESS

'I'm gay'/ Albanian seeks asylum in England, but the Court

In 2023, Demaj sought asylum, saying he was a gay man and was at risk of persecution in Albania.

However, during a court proceeding, it was revealed that he had married a woman and had established a heterosexual relationship.

The judge rejected his asylum request, saying Demaj had made a deliberate attempt to deceive immigration authorities to take advantage of the rules of the asylum system.

The High Court of the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal rejected Demaj's appeal, considering it an attempt to manipulate the situation.

This case has caused concern, as it points to the possibility of potential abuse of the asylum system and the use of incorrect information to gain immigration privileges.

Under the European Convention on Human Rights, people who may be persecuted because of their sexual orientation can seek asylum in the United Kingdom.

 

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