September 2013
This document provides Home Office caseworkers with guidance on the nature and handling of the most common types of claims received from nationals/residents of Somalia, including whether claims are or are not likely to justify the granting of asylum, humanitarian protection or discretionary leave. Caseworkers must refer to the relevant asylum instructions for further details of the policy on these areas.
CONTENTS
1. Introduction
2. Country assessment
Actors of protection
Internal relocation
Case law
3. Main categories of claims
General country situation in southern and central regions
Members of major clan families or related sub-clans
Members of minority ethnic groups
Women (including Female Genital Mutilation (FGM))
Prison conditions
4. Minors claiming in their own right
5. Medical treatment
6. Returns