DETENTION
UN briefing maps widespread use of child immigration detention in Europe
A recent UN briefing finds that child detention continues to be widely used in Europe despite international commitments to end this practice. Based on a review of 38 European countries, the briefing finds that detention of children in families is permitted by national law in 27 countries, while the detention of unaccompanied children is permitted by law in 19 countries. 26 countries implement pre-removal detention of children. In 18 countries, children are detained upon entry, in eight countries while asylum procedures are ongoing, in five countries while age assessment procedures are ongoing, and in 16 countries while awaiting other procedures.
DETENTION
UN briefing maps widespread use of child immigration detention in Europe
A recent UN briefing finds that child detention continues to be widely used in Europe despite international commitments to end this practice. Based on a review of 38 European countries, the briefing finds that detention of children in families is permitted by national law in 27 countries, while the detention of unaccompanied children is permitted by law in 19 countries. 26 countries implement pre-removal detention of children. In 18 countries, children are detained upon entry, in eight countries while asylum procedures are ongoing, in five countries while age assessment procedures are ongoing, and in 16 countries while awaiting other procedures.