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Refugees: sexual assault or abuse

Sexual assault or abuse can happen to anyone; it may be a single event or happen repeatedly.

Migrant help services provide information from the NHS on your legal rights and how to access help for past or current sexual abuse or assault. Everyone has the right to live free of abuse.

Sexual assault and sexual abuse are crimes. You have a legal right to report any incident. This will not affect your asylum claim.

Last updated: 17th March 2026

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