1. How many unaccompanied asylum-seeking children claimed asylum within your area?
For 2015-16 we are not able to disclose the actual number of unaccompanied asylum seeking children as it may identify individuals, which would be a breach of the Data Protection Act 1998. Therefore this information is exempt under Section 40 of the e Freedom of Information Act 2000 – Personal Data.
For 2016 – 2017 Devon County Council supported 20 unaccompanied asylum-seeking children.
- How many were given an age-assessment upon arrival?
We are not able to disclose the actual number of unaccompanied asylum seeking children given an age assessment as it may identify individuals, which would be a breach of the Data Protection Act 1998. Therefore this information is exempt under Section 40 of the e Freedom of Information Act 2000 – Personal Data.
- How many of those given an age-assessment were assessed as over 18?
We are not able to disclose the actual number of unaccompanied asylum seeking children given an age assessment as it may identify individuals, which would be a breach of the Data Protection Act 1998. Therefore this information is exempt under Section 40 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 – Personal Data.
- Of those who were assessed as over 18, how many appealed the assessment and were found to be under 18?
We have not received any appeals on behalf of individuals who may have been the subject of age assessments; therefore we do not hold that information.
- Of those who were assessed as over 18, how many appealed the assessment and were still found to be over 18?
We have not received any appeals on behalf of individuals who may have been the subject of age assessments, therefore we do not hold that information.