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Refugee Groups Demand Disbandment of Flawed Age Assessment Board

2/19/2026

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A coalition of refugee groups urges the UK Home Office to disband the National Age Assessment Board (NAAB).
They cite risks to children and flawed NAAB assessments.
The Refugee and Migrant Children’s Consortium’s report says misclassifications as adults lead to dangerous placements.
It calls for funding local authorities for age assessments and independent NAAB oversight.
A Home Office spokesperson defended NAAB, emphasizing safeguarding and border integrity.

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A coalition of refugee groups urges the UK Home Office to disband the National Age Assessment Board (NAAB).
They cite risks to children and flawed NAAB assessments.
The Refugee and Migrant Children’s Consortium’s report says misclassifications as adults lead to dangerous placements.
It calls for funding local authorities for age assessments and independent NAAB oversight.
A Home Office spokesperson defended NAAB, emphasizing safeguarding and border integrity.