BASW | The Guardian/Y Mok/PA
The Home Office has launched a new pilot allowing certain unaccompanied children to “opt out” of completing a Statement of Evidence Form (SEF). Greater Manchester Immigration Aid Unit (GMIAU) have already set out a clear and compelling analysis of the risks, particularly around informed consent, re-traumatisation and the potential for longer, more intense interviews. Their statement is essential reading for anyone working with young people navigating the asylum system.