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Written question asked by Lord Lester of Herne Hill (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 28 October 2004. It was answered by Baroness Scotland of Asthal (Labour) on Thursday, 28 October 2004.


Scotland of Asthal, Baroness

Question
Whether the detention of asylum-seeking children is in accordance with (a) United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees guidelines; and (b) the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child [HL 4343].

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL 4343; 665 c142WA
Session
2003-04
Subjects
Children Codes of practice Asylum Detainees Children's rights Immigration controls UN Convention on the Rights of the Child UN High Commissioner for Refugees