5 November).
These children have no regular immigration status, but that is in no way an excuse. The law is clear: any child on their own who is facing homelessness should be supported by the local authority under the Children Act 1989, regardless of immigration status.
Practitioners working with children should make the necessary referrals immediately and local authorities must make sure children always receive the support they need.
Coram Children’s Legal Centre is concerned that, in practice, children are all too often deprived of their rights and have to fight for the support to which they are legally entitled. Many struggle to access the legal advice and representation they need to ensure their rights are upheld.
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