Rise in lone children seeking asylum in England
The number of asylum seeking children in the care of English councils has risen 62% in a year.
The number of asylum seeking children in the care of English councils has risen 62% in a year.
The largest group are boys aged 16 and 17, coming from countries such as Afghanistan or Eritrea. This article includes a quote from IRiS's Nando Sigona re the rise in unaccompanied minors claiming asylum in Britain and the new strategy of the government.