The consultation paper proposes ways to reform the process for young asylum seekers who arrive in Britain without family. There are around 6,000 unaccompanied young people in Britain at any one time, according to the Home Office.
Plans include dental X-rays on arrival to determine a young person's age, and moving young asylum seekers from foster care to shared housing at age 16 or 17.
Lisa Nandy, policy adviser for the Children's Society, said: "It is one of the worst things I've seen from this government. It is in wide contrast to changes made for mainstream young people; for example, looked-after young people in Care Matters."
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
Already have an account? Sign in here
