Christian convert asylum seekers 'asked to name colour of Bible cover'

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All-party religious freedom group blames a 'lack of understanding of religion and belief' for the wrong people being rejected Removed from bookmarks I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice Christian converts seeking asylum in the

UK are having their claims assessed on the basis of their ability to recite “Bible trivia”, MPs have warned.

The all-party parliamentary group on international religious freedom said asylum claims being made by Christians were being dealt with unfairly by officials.

They blamed a "lack of understanding of religion and belief" for the wrong people being rejected and said some people could be deported when they were at genuine risk of persecution.

One Iranian asylum seeker – who had converted to Christianity – had his claim rejected following his asylum interview.

"One question they asked me was very strange: what colour was the cover of the Bible," he told the BBC.

"I knew [...]

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