Features

Legal Update: Transferring asylum-seeking children

3 mins read Children's rights Legal
Kamena Dorling, head of policy and public affairs at Coram Children's Legal Centre, examines new guidance for the National Transfer Scheme for transferring asylum-seeking children in the UK.

A recent report from the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration looked at the Home Office's handling of unaccompanied asylum-seeking children, and gave particular focus to how the best interests of those children are upheld when they are transferred from one local authority area to another under the National Transfer Scheme (NTS). The Inspector highlighted the importance of keeping NTS transfers under review and the need for the consideration of the child's "best interests" to be dynamic throughout the transfer process. The report also highlighted the importance of ensuring that throughout the process the child's voice is heard and heeded.

Register Now to Continue Reading

Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:

What's Included

  • Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month

  • Email newsletter providing advice and guidance across the sector

Register

Already have an account? Sign in here


More like this

Trainee Social Worker

London (Central), London (Greater)

Head of Growth, Development and Outreach (Maternity Cover)

Home based, with regular travel across the UK for work