Challenges to Home Office age assessments
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The Nationality and Borders Act 2022 has changed the age assessment mechanism. The Home Office can now conduct age assessments when age is disputed. The assessment is delegated to a 'designated person', in reality social workers directly employed by the Home Office.
Changes to the age assessment mechanism
The Nationality and Borders Act 2022 has changed the age assessment mechanism. The Home Office can now conduct age assessments when age is disputed. The assessment is delegated to a 'designated person', in reality social workers directly employed by the Home Office.
Assessment procedure
The assessment procedure involves several stages. First, the Home Office conducts a preliminary age assessment. If the age cannot be determined, a more detailed assessment is conducted.
Right to appeal
If you disagree with the assessment result, you have the right to appeal. The appeal must be submitted to the Upper Tribunal within 14 days of receiving the decision.
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