International recommendation

Unaccompanied asylum-seeking minors

Issue date:
Human rights body:
Human Rights Committee (CCPR)
Themes:
Equality and non-discriminationImmigration detention and reception centres
Populations of concern:
Asylum seekers and refugeesChildren
Relevant CCPR articles:
Art. 13 – Rights of aliensArt. 2 – Non-discrimination, implementation and effective remedyArt. 7 – Freedom from torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment Art. 9 – Liberty and security of the person
Source:
CCPR/C/NOR/CO/7, para. 31

Recommended measures (1)

Measure
Measure types:
Practices and guidelinesLaws and regulations
Responsible Ministries:
Ministry of Children and FamiliesMinistry of Justice and Public Security

The State party should eliminate differential treatment of unaccompanied asylum-seeking minors aged between 15 and 18 and provide them with the same level of care as that provided by the Child Welfare Services. It should investigate and take measures to address the underlying causes of disappearances of unaccompanied asylum-seeking minors from reception centres.