Children Seeking Asylum: Safeguarding
Debate between Lord Trefgarne and Lord Murray of Blidworth
Monday 23rd January 2023
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Lord Murray of Blidworth (Con)
There are many reasons why children go missing from care generally. This is true also of unaccompanied asylum-seeking children. We are not in a position—and it would be wrong—to make generalisations regarding the reason for their going missing. I will take back to the department the suggestion that the Home Office could become a corporate parent.
Lord Trefgarne (Con)
My Lords, what is the minimum age at which an unaccompanied minor can apply for asylum?
Lord Murray of Blidworth (Con)
There is no minimum age for application for asylum.