Atkinson made the call as she launched the report Landing in Kent, which praised provision at the Millbank Reception and Assessment Centre. The report also examined the experiences of the boys at the centre and their journeys to England.
Addressing delegates at a conference hosted by the Refugee Council, Atkinson said the government must now review its plans to send 16- and 17-year-old Afghans back to Kabul and also the EU-wide policy of returning children to the EU country where they were first fingerprinted.
She also urged the UK Border Agency (UKBA) to ensure there is appropriate adult support during immigration interviews with children.
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