Child refugees wrongly assessed as adults facing abuse and exploitation, charities warn

Joe Lepper
Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Child refugees are being wrongly assessed as adults and are facing abuse, harassment, and exploitation after being placed in adult hotels and detention facilities, a group of charities is warning.

Teenagers are being forced to live in rooms with unrelated adults, campaigners warn. Picture: Adobe Stock
Teenagers are being forced to live in rooms with unrelated adults, campaigners warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

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