Individuals claiming to be children but previously assessed to be an adult by the Home Office - Find a freedom of information request

Request

1. In January to June 2023, how many individuals claiming to be children (aged under 18) were referred to your children's services department having previously been assessed to be an adult by the Home Office and placed in adult asylum accommodation or detention?

Of those referred, how many were subsequently assessed by your children's services department to be under 18?

Decision

1. 31.

2. Nine.

Reference number
8007073
Date request received
2 October 2023
Date of decision
25 October 2023