| The Children’s Commissioner for England has published a report looking at the immigration process undergone by unaccompanied children arriving in Kent. It discusses: the ‘gentleman’s agreement’ in place between the UK and France, which conflicts with the UK Border Agency’s duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children; and excessive periods of detention before being released into care. |
| Source: Children’s Commissioner for England – press release 17 January 2012 |
| Further information: Children & Young People Now 17 January 2012 |
| Landing in Dover: the immigration process undergone by unaccompanied children arriving in Kent |
