Asylum claims based on sexual orientation: a review of psycho-legal issues in credibility assessments
A narrative review was conducted to explore asylum officials’ credibility assessments based on sexual orientation, and how well these align with psychological knowledge. From this, we pose implications for research and practice.
Trauma, memory and culture in the asylum process
Trauma, memory and culture in the asylum process Asylum-seekers fleeing persecution in their home countries often undertake long and life-threatening journeys to safety, and subsequently face complex legal systems to apply for international protection. To convince an asylum official in the host country that they have a well-founded fear of harm in their home countries,…
Psychological assumptions underlying credibility assessments in Finnish asylum determinations
Assessing the credibility of asylum claims is a complex task. Researchers have investigated the assumptions underlying credibility assessments held by asylum decision-makers and questioned their validity.
A review of psycho-legal issues in credibility assessments of asylum claims based on religion
A review of psycho-legal issues in credibility assessments of asylum claims based on religion We synthesised recent literature on credibility assessments of asylum cases based on religion, a leading cause for displacement. We assess these prevalent credibility assessments methods in light of existing psychological knowledge. 21 original articles were selected that met our inclusion criteria….
Eliciting information in official Finnish asylum interviews
We extended our previous study on questioning strategies used by asylum officials in Finnish asylum interviews, by investigating the content and characteristics of the answers provided by asylum seekers.
Urgent issues and prospects at the intersection of culture, memory, and witness interviews: Exploring the challenges for research and practice
Urgent issues and prospects at the intersection of culture, memory, and witness interviews: Exploring the challenges for research and practice Our team contributed to a commentary culture, memory and interviewing – exploring challenges for research and practice. We discuss the role of culture in memory reporting and communication in asylum cases. There has been limited…
An analysis of questions used in Finnish asylum interviews
An analysis of questions used in Finnish asylum interviews The interviews conducted with asylum seekers are often the most important part of the asylum procedure, as applicants seldom have access to documentary evidence supporting their claims. Therefore, it is crucial that the interviews are conducted according to evidence-based guidelines. We investigated question style, type and…
