A report by The Children's Society found that the best interests of separated children are not effectively assessed by authorities despite requirements of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC).
Meanwhile, many legal cases were not given proper consideration, with practitioners stating that grounds for appeal in immigration cases, where present, are often not pursued.
And many young people were left "destitute and in limbo" on leaving the care system when they turned 18, causing many to face homelessness and anxiety.
“Currently, there is no formal process in place to assess these children’s best interests for the long-term," the report states.
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