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EPISODE · Apr 17, 2026 · 5 MIN

Migrants falsely claiming to be victims of domestic abuse to stay in UK

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Migrants are falsely claiming to be victims of domestic abuse in order to stay in the country, a BBC investigation has discovered.They are exploiting rules brought in by ministers to help genuine victims of abuse to secure permanent residence more quickly than through other routes, such as asylum.Inadequate Home Office checks are allowing them to do so on the basis of little evidence, while their unsuspecting British partners have had their lives turned upside down by the false accusations, lawyers said.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!

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