Iranian sex offender granted asylum in the UK

An Iranian man, previously convicted of sex offenses, has been granted asylum in the UK after claiming he is a Christian convert. He argued he would face persecution in Iran due to his faith and alleged torture for adultery. His initial asylum claim was rejected in 2005, but he continued to appeal while facing multiple convictions, including a nine-month jail term for sexual assault. The immigration judges ultimately accepted his argument that informal worship at home qualifies as genuine Christianity. Despite skepticism about his conversion, the tribunal ruled he risks persecution if returned to Iran. The judges concluded there are significant obstacles to his reintegration into Iranian society based on his religious beliefs.