Migrant Children's Project FAQs and resources

Our frequently asked questions and resources provide general legal information on the rights of migrant, asylum-seeking and refugee children and young people.

To speak to an adviser about issues relating to migrant, asylum-seeking and refugee children and young people, call the MCP legal advice line.
 

Immigration and asylum process 

Free legal advice FAQs and resources on making the immigration and asylum process, including making an application to the UK Border Agency, appealing against decisions, and applying for extenstions of leave

Legal advice and representation 

Free legal advice FAQs and resources on the role of a legal representative and how to find a legal representative

Best interests

Free legal advice FAQs and resources on the concept of a child's 'best interests' and the duties of public authorities in relation to a child's best interests

Immigration detention of children

Free legal advice FAQs and resources on detention for immigration purposes of separated children and children in families

Family tracing

Free legal advice FAQs and resources on what to do if a child or young person wishes to try and trace their family

Trafficking

Free legal advice FAQs and resources on the age assessment process

Age assessment

Free legal advice FAQs and resources on the age assessment process

Support for separated children 

Free legal advice FAQs and resources on the duties of local authorities to support migrant, asylum-seeking and refugee children who are separated from their families

Support for children in families 

Free legal advice FAQs and resources on the duties of local authorities to support migrant, asylum-seeking and refugee children in families

Support for young refugees and migrants on turning 18

Free legal advice FAQs and resources on the duties of local authorities to support migrant, asylum-seeking and refugee children when they turn 18

Health care for migrant children

Free legal advice FAQs and resources on access to healthcare for migrant, asylum-seeking and refugee children

Education for migrant children aged up to 16 

Free legal advice FAQs and resources on access to education for migrant, asylum-seeking and refugee children 

Access to Further and Higher Education

Free legal advice FAQs and resources on the rights of migrant, asylum seeking and refugee children and young people to further and higher education 

Work & training for migrant children & young people 

Free legal advice FAQs and resources on the rights to work and training of migrant, asylum-seeking and refugee children and young people

Information-sharing

Free legal advice FAQs and resources on confidentiality, data protection and the sharing of information about migrant children, young people and families

Updated February 2013