Figures from the documents suggest that in the year ending September 2015, 65 per cent of the refugees who had their age disputed were found to be over 18, although the Home Office has no way of independently verifying their age.
Instead, the documents show that if a refugee is without their birth certificate, a Home Office screening officer will certify them as a child based on their “physical appearance” or “demeanour”. Continue reading “Two thirds of ‘child’ refugees coming into Britain are actually ADULTS”