Webinar Replay: Representing unaccompanied children in asylum claims

Unaccompanied children going through the asylum system are extremely vulnerable. Many have made dangerous journeys alone, lack support from family members and are at a high risk of trafficking.

This webinar set out the soft skills needed to take a child-centred approach when supporting a child through the asylum process. Attendees learnt how to create a safe and compassionate environment for child clients and ensure their voices are heard.

We covered:

• How the asylum process differs for children compared to adults
• Best practice for taking a child-centred approach
• Effective methods for gathering information and evidence early in the process, including child-appropriate interviewing
• Home Office policy and decision-making in children’s asylum claims
• Working collaboratively with professionals involved in the child’s life, including social workers, foster carers, healthcare providers and schools

This session helped attendees understand the legal and practical differences of representing asylum seeking children.

Presenter

Decla Palmer

Decla Palmer is an experienced solicitor at the Greater Manchester Immigration Aid Unit (GMIAU) and has been advising Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children for over ten years.

Audience

Level: intermediate

This webinar is essential for immigration advisers and caseworkers representing children in asylum claims. Attendees should be familiar with the asylum process in the UK.