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Unaccompanied minors detained at UK-run centres in France 284 times last year

29 Mayıs 2026The Guardian

Refugee charities have expressed outrage over the revelation that lone children were held at UK-run detention centres in France nearly 300 times last year. Documents obtained through the Freedom of Information Act indicate that unaccompanied minors have been detained approximately 900 times at British short-term fac…
This alarming data raises serious concerns about the treatment of vulnerable children seeking asylum.
The UK has faced ongoing criticism for its handling of asylum seekers, particularly minors, as the number of unaccompanied children arriving in Europe continues to rise. The Freedom of Information data sheds light on the extent of detentions, prompting calls for greater accountability and reform in how these childre…
The detention of lone children in UK-run facilities highlights a troubling aspect of immigration policy, particularly regarding the treatment of unaccompanied minors. The sheer number of detentions suggests systemic issues within the asylum process, raising questions about the adequacy of protections for vulnerable…

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