Home Office written question – answered at on 16 January 2019.
To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of any adverse impact of current immigration policies on the provision of research in British universities into gender-based displacement and violence in Iraqi Kurdistan; and what has been the impact of any refusal of visas to Iraqi-based researchers on such research.
As set out in the Immigration Rules, the permitted activities for visitors cover a broad range of tourist and business activities, which includes visiting academics and researchers. The Immigration Rules support this Government’s agendas and efforts, and ensures the UK is open for business.
All UK visa applications are considered on their individual merits, on the basis of the evidence available and in line with UK Immigration Rules, regardless of the applicant’s nationality.
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