Guidance

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.

• From: UK Visas and Immigration
• Published: 22 May 2015
• Last updated: 31 March 2023 — See all updates

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Age assessment joint working guidance (accessible)

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Age assessment joint working guidance

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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. 31 March 2023

   Updated to take into account the introduction of the National Age Assessment Board.

2. 22 May 2015

   First published.