With this it will be convenient to consider amendment 158, in page 33, line 34, at end insert—

“(2A) Subsection (2) shall not apply to any refugee—

(a) whose claim for asylum is on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or sex characteristics;

(b) whose claim for asylum is on the basis of gender-based violence;

(c) who has experienced sexual violence;

(d) who is a victim of modern slavery or trafficking;

(e) who is suffering from a mental health condition or impairment;

(f) who has been a victim of torture;

(g) who is suffering from a serious physical disability;

(h) who is suffering from other serious physical health conditions or illnesses.”

This amendment would exempt certain groups from subsection (2).