International recommendation

Asylum-seeking minors

Issue date:
Human rights body:
Committee Against Torture (CAT)
Themes:
Human trafficking
Populations of concern:
Asylum seekers and refugeesChildren
Relevant CAT articles:
Art. 11 – Review of detention proceduresArt. 16 – Prevention of cruel, inhuman or degrading treatmentArt. 2 – Prevention of torture
Source:
CAT/C/NOR/CO/8, para. 26

Recommended measures (1)

Measure
Measure types:
Policies, strategies, and action plansPractices and guidelines
Responsible Ministry:
Ministry of Justice and Public Security

The State party should ensure that unaccompanied asylum-seeking minors aged between 15 and 18 are provided with the same quality of care that is given to children cared for by the child welfare services, and strengthen their protection. It should ensure the effective prevention of such cases in which young asylum seekers go missing, as well as a thorough investigation when they occur, including an effective police investigation and prosecution of cases of trafficking.