LONDON (FN), Some legal advisers are allegedly coaching migrants to falsely claim they are gay in order to secure asylum, according to findings from an undercover investigation.
The probe revealed advisers offering detailed instructions on how to fabricate sexual orientation stories to strengthen asylum applications. Migrants were reportedly told to adopt mannerisms, rehearse personal histories, and present fabricated evidence to immigration authorities.
Human rights advocates say the revelations raise serious concerns about exploitation within the asylum system. While international law protects individuals fleeing persecution based on sexual orientation, experts warn that fraudulent claims could undermine trust in legitimate cases and strain already overburdened asylum processes.
Officials have pledged to review the allegations, noting that misuse of asylum protections not only threatens the integrity of the system but also risks overshadowing genuine claims from vulnerable individuals.
The findings have sparked debate over how governments can safeguard asylum rights while preventing abuse, with calls for stricter oversight of legal advisers and stronger protections for those truly at risk.
