Each year, we produce one extensive thematic research report for a group of vulnerable persons seeking asylum. We publish new interview excerpts alongside existing information to shed light on the circumstances that these individuals may be facing in their home...
Thematic Resources
Thematic COI Sources Toolkit
On this page you can access our free comprehensive Thematic Sources toolkit for Country of Origin Information (COI) researchers. This invaluable resource, a legacy bestowed upon us by ARC Foundation, stands as a testament to their generosity and commitment to...
Country of origin information research training
Project duration: November 2019 - ongoing This project aims to improve asylum decision-making by raising the quality of country information. We develop and teach a research training curriculum to legal representatives in the UK, who use these skills to better...
Research under pressure in the legal system
Thorough research is vital for a successful asylum claim. Such country-of-origin information (COI) is used to support specific elements in asylum-seekers’ claims. As asylum seekers often lack documents that prove a risk of persecution on return, they rely on...



