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A country condition report in UK asylum proceedings is an expert document providing independent, referenced analysis of conditions in a claimant's country of origin — including the political situation, human rights record, treatment of specific groups, availability of state protection, and internal relocation viability. It is submitted as expert evidence in First-tier Tribunal and Upper Tribunal appeals and must comply with FPR Part 25.

Under FPR Part 25 and Practice Direction 25B, a country condition expert report must include: the expert's qualifications and experience, a summary of instructions received, the substance of the facts and materials relied upon, the expert's opinion and reasoning, a summary of conclusions, and a statement of truth confirming the expert's understanding of their duty to the tribunal.

Home Office Country Policy and Information Notes (CPINs) are produced by the Home Office and reflect the government's position on country conditions. An independent expert country condition report is produced by an expert with no institutional interest in the outcome, drawing on primary sources and current knowledge. Independent expert evidence can identify gaps, inaccuracies, or outdated content in CPINs and provide the tribunal with a more complete picture of conditions in the country of origin.

Yes. Expert Country Reports provides country condition expert reports for country guidance cases before the Upper Tribunal (Immigration & Asylum Chamber). Country guidance cases require the most rigorous and comprehensive country condition analysis, grounded in primary sources and capable of withstanding intensive cross-examination.

To Request a country condition report for a UK asylum appeal, submit a brief via our engagement form — providing the country of origin, the issues to be addressed, the relevant tribunal, and your hearing context. We will identify the right expert and provide a scope and fee proposal.