Processing children's asylum claims - UK Visas and Immigration

Jul 12, 2016 - SEO) must be contacted. If further advice is needed, staff must consult the safeguarding children network. For further information on what to do if ...
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Processing children’s asylum claims Version 1.0

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Published for Home Office staff on 12 July 2016

Contents Contents ..................................................................................................................... 2 About this guidance .................................................................................................... 6 Contacts ................................................................................................................. 6 Clearance ............................................................................................................... 6 Changes from last version of this guidance ............................................................ 6 Introduction ................................................................................................................ 7 Purpose of instruction ............................................................................................. 7 Training for Home Office staff dealing with children ............................................... 7 Policy intention ....................................................................................................... 8 Definitions ............................................................................................................... 8 Relevant legislation .................................................................................................. 10 The 1951 Refugee Convention ............................................................................. 10 European Legislation ............................................................................................ 10 Asylum Seekers (Reception Conditions) Regulations 2005.................................. 10 Section 55 of the Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Act 2009 ........................ 10 Immigration Rules ................................................................................................. 11 Immigration Act 2016 ............................................................................................ 12 Advice, support and welfare for children who claim asylum ..................................... 14 Privately fostered children .................................................................................... 14 Responsible adult ................................................................................................. 16 Refugee Council Panel of Advisers: Children’s Panel .......................................... 16 Legal representation ............................................................................................. 17 Missing children .................................................................................................... 17 Modern slavery ..................................................................................................... 18 Children Act 1989First encounter and welfare form ................................................. 18 First encounter and welfare form .............................................................................. 19 General principles ................................................................................................. 19 Immediate welfare concerns ................................................................................. 19 CID ....................................................................................................................... 20 Notifying local authorities of the arrival of a child in their area .............................. 20 Unaccompanied children ...................................................................................... 21 Accompanied children .......................................................................................... 21 Safeguarding referrals to local authorities ............................................................ 23 Page 2 of 70

Published for Home Office staff on 12 July 2016

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