UK watchdog calls for evidence on use of asylum seeker age assessments
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A watchdog has called for case studies concerning the use of age assessments in the UK asylum process.
The Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration (ICIBI) has commenced an inspection of the Home Office’s use of age assessments.
This inspection will focus on the efficiency, effectiveness and consistency of age assessments conducted by the Home Office, with a particular focus on the Illegal Migration Intake Unit, the Asylum Intake Unit and the National Age Assessment Board.
The inspection will cover guidance, training, and development; workforce planning; record keeping and data collection; quality assurance, risk management, and safeguarding; and stakeholder engagement.
The call for evidence will remain open until 25 September 2024.
In a statement, David Bolt said: “As Independent Chief Inspector, I am inviting anyone with knowledge or first-hand experience of an age assessment conducted by the Home Office to submit evidence to inform this inspection.
“I would like to hear about both what is working well and what could be improved.
“I would therefore welcome any case studies from those who have worked with individuals who have undergone a Home Office age assessment.”
Submissions can be sent to ageassessment@icibi.gov.uk.
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