Since the passage of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012, Coram and other children's charities have highlighted the negative impact of the removal of legal aid for immigration cases on children. Without access to legal help and representation, children can struggle to advocate effectively for their rights, leaving them at risk of being cut off from education, healthcare, support, and even facing removal to another country. Children in the care of children's services are particularly vulnerable. The laws, processes and systems governing their circumstances are complex and while social workers have a duty to plan for the long-term future of a child in their care, they are rightly prohibited from assisting children in making immigration applications because immigration advice is heavily regulated.
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