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Age assessment process and joint working: caseworker guidance

Immigration staff guidance on how the Home Office and local authorities in England assess age disputes from applicants claiming to be a child.

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UK Visas and Immigration guidance for staff on working with local authorities in England efficiently and effectively during the age assessment process.

This guidance is designed to work alongside other age assessment procedures and instructions.

Published 22 May 2015
Last updated 31 March 2023 + show all updates
  1. Updated to take into account the introduction of the National Age Assessment Board.

  2. First published.