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Almost 100 Minors Mistakenly Detained as Adults Under UK-France Migration Agreement

13 Ağustos 2026The Guardian

Nearly 100 children have been incorrectly detained as adults under the UK-France migration deal, according to a critical letter to the Home Office. Of 304 disputed age cases, 94 were found to be minors, highlighting a significant flaw in the policy.
The detention of these children, some awaiting deportation for over six months, raises serious concerns about their treatment and well-being. This situation is particularly troubling as it violates government policy aimed at protecting unaccompanied minors.
The 'one in, one out' deal between the UK and France was intended to manage migration flows and streamline the processing of asylum seekers. However, the identification and treatment of minors within this framework have proven problematic, leading to significant legal and humanitarian concerns.
The revelation that nearly a third of those detained under the UK-France migration deal are children underscores a troubling oversight in the implementation of immigration policies. The prolonged detention of minors, especially those with health issues or separated from their families, not only contravenes establish…

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