We have already canvassed these topics, but there are many ways for a decision-maker to take a refusal to consent into account. It need not be an automatic presumption that somebody is of age; it can be treated in a variety of potential ways, which will be described in the regulations. They will be subject to debate at that time. I am afraid that that is the answer to the noble Lord’s question.
Illegal Migration Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Lord Murray of Blidworth
(Conservative)
in the House of Lords on Monday, 12 June 2023.
It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL)
and
Debate on bills on Illegal Migration Bill.
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