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Age assessments: R. (on the application of AS) v Liverpool City Council [2020] EWHC 3531 (Admin) Nicol J
Document Type
Journal Article
Author
Source
J.H.L. 2021, 24(2), D23
Subject
Age assessments
Children's welfare
Housing
Interim injunctions
Local authorities' powers and duties
Temporary accommodation
Local government
Language
English
ISSN
1368-6542
Abstract
Notes R. (on the application of AS) v Liverpool City Council (Admin) on whether an asylum seeker whose application for assistance under the Children Act 1989 was rejected on the basis that he was at least 20 years old was entitled to an order for interim accommodation. Details the court's clarification that in age assessment cases the applicant should receive the benefit of the doubt.

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