Refugee age rows having 'devastating' impact on children

UNHCR says children arriving in UK whose age is disputed likely to be denied services

Age disputes are having a "devastating impact" on unaccompanied and separated refugee or asylum seeker children arriving in the UK, the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has warned.

Evidence from an assessment conducted by the UNHCR found disputes over a refugee or asylum seeker's age impeded and delayed access to services and environments that can assist integration.