High court hears case of Afghan family unable to get to UK without biometrics

Relaxing of requirement for Ukrainians does not extend to Afghans eligible for sanctuary in UK

A family in hiding in Afghanistan who are eligible for sanctuary in the UK but are unable to escape because they can't get biometrics done in their home country have taken their case to the high court.

The case highlights the differential treatment given to those fleeing conflict in Ukraine and Afghanistan over biometrics requirements.