Sri Lanka has been a source of asylum claims in the UK for decades. This article covers the key issues for Tamil claimants and other risk groups in modern Sri Lanka expert reports.
Sri Lanka: A Long-Standing Source of Asylum Claims
Sri Lanka has been among the significant source countries for UK asylum claims for several decades, primarily but not exclusively from the Tamil community. The end of the civil war in 2009 did not end persecution; the post-war environment introduced new forms of surveillance, harassment, and risk — particularly for those perceived as having had associations with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE).
Key Issues in Sri Lanka Expert Reports
- Tamil diaspora activities and their monitoring by Sri Lankan intelligence
- Perceived LTTE connections — past or imputed
- Scars and evidence of past detention or torture
- Risk on return — screening at Colombo airport
- Failed asylum seekers and their treatment upon return
- Political opposition to the current government
- Treatment of journalists and human rights defenders
Ereventis and Sri Lanka Expert Evidence
Ereventis has extensive experience preparing expert reports for Sri Lanka cases. Our reports engage directly with the country guidance case law and address the specific risk factors relevant to your client's profile, including diaspora activities, perceived LTTE connections, and risk on return through Colombo. We provide court-ready reports structured to meet tribunal standards.
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