LGBTQ+ asylum claims from Nigeria require specialist expert evidence on SSMPA 2013, Sharia law enforcement in northern states, social attitudes, and the June 2025 updated SOGIESC CPIN.
Expert reports assess whether the appellant's specific profile creates a real risk beyond the general CPIN position, consistent with the HJ (Iran) [2010] standard.
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| Phase | What We Do | Deliverable |
|---|---|---|
| Legal framework | Analyse SSMPA, Sharia law, and enforcement practice | Legislative analysis section |
| Risk assessment | Community violence, state protection, NGO availability | Risk on return analysis |
| Report | HJ (Iran) consistent country conditions report | Tribunal-ready expert report |
Frequently asked questions
How do LGBTQ+ expert reports approach sexuality?
Experts provide country conditions context only. They do not determine the claimant's sexuality. Reports address criminalisation, enforcement, and risk on return under the HJ (Iran) standard.
What does the June 2025 SOGIESC CPIN say?
The CPIN confirms that LGBTQ+ individuals face serious risk from state and non-state actors, and that state protection is generally unavailable in Nigeria.
Can LGBTQ+ Nigerians internally relocate?
No. The EUAA 2026 guidance confirms internal protection is not available where persecution is by the state, because SSMPA enforcement applies nationwide.