Why have the government had to tell asylum seekers 'don't rape women'?

Asylum seekers have been told that rape and domestic abuse are serious crimes as part of government advice on “rules and expectations” of living in the UK.

The nine-page document published on Wednesday says it is to help “understand what is expected of you when living in the UK” and the “rules and expectations are not just for people seeking asylum, they apply to everyone living here”.

GMB speaks to Deputy Leader of the Labour Party, Lucy Powell, about the new guidance forms.

Broadcast on 20/08/2026

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