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Member
Speaking in the House of Lords on 11 November 2025
Debate
Border Security, Asylum and Immigration BillContribution
In 2023, the then Minister—I think it was the noble Lord, Lord Sharpe—told your Lordships’ House that the Netherlands uses age assessment, but he failed to mention that, in the Netherlands, anyone investigated as to whether they are 18 or under has access to free legal advice to support them through that age assessment and ensure that their rights as a child are not contravened.
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