Unaccompanied children
I116Accommodation and other support for unaccompanied migrant children
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The Secretary of State may provide, or arrange for the provision of, accommodation in England for unaccompanied children in England.
2
In this section, “accommodation for unaccompanied migrant children” means accommodation provided under this section.
3
While a child is residing in accommodation for unaccompanied migrant children, the Secretary of State may provide, or arrange for the provision of, other types of support to the child.
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For the purposes of this section and section 17, a person (“C”) is an unaccompanied child if—
a
b
C is under the age of 18, and