The Children’s Society is concerned about the safety of unaccompanied asylum seeking children (UASC) should the Nationality and Borders Bill become law.
The Bill was introduced in parliament this week and includes measures to deter illegal entry into the UK and strengthen powers to remove “those with no right to be here”, according to the government.
The charity warns that the plans will make it harder for UASC to appeal decisions and to be identified as a victim of human trafficking.
Age assessments will become tougher, under the legislation which will make it harder for children to prove their age.
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