Ireland Considers Medical Age Tests for Young Asylum Seekers

Ireland may introduce medical tests as a last resort to determine the age of young asylum seekers in cases of dispute, a move criticized by children's rights advocates.

24 Jun, 05:00 — 24 Jun, 05:00

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irish-timesHigh62d ago

Young asylum seekers may face medical tests to determine age ‘as a last resort’ in disputes

Move criticised as ‘unreliable, unnecessary, and possibly invasive’ by Children’s Rights Alliance

By Martin Wall, Kitty Holland

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Ireland Considers Medical Age Tests for Young Asylum Seekers

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Young asylum seekers may face medical tests to determine age ‘as a last resort’ in disputes

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