Neither safe nor sound: unaccompanied children on the coastline of the English Channel and the North Sea

Neither safe nor sound: unaccompanied children on the coastline of the English Channel and the North Sea

Neither safe nor sound: unaccompanied children on the coastline of the English Channel and the North Sea

Examines the predicament of unaccompanied children stranded on the coastline of Northern France trying to get to the UK to seek asylum. Describes the conditions the children are living in and highlights the dangers and vulnerabilities of the children. Looks at who the children are; where they are from and their age range; the legal framework; protocols for protecting children; human trafficking among unaccompanied children. Concludes with ten recommendations. Includes a photo report showing the children’s living conditions.