Forty children reported missing from UK asylum hotels still not found
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- A UK parliamentary report reveals that 40 children who went missing from asylum seeker hotels remain unaccounted for.
- While most of the 472 missing children have been located, concerns persist for the remaining group, including two believed to be under 18.
- MPs and peers are urging ministers to detail their efforts to find the missing children.
A significant number of children who disappeared from hotels housing asylum seekers in the United Kingdom are still missing, according to a recent parliamentary report.
The joint committee on human rights highlighted that 40 children remain unaccounted for, despite most of the 472 who went missing having been located. This situation has prompted calls from Members of Parliament and peers for ministers to provide clarity on the ongoing search efforts.
Concerns are particularly acute for two children within the remaining group who are believed to still be under the age of 18. The report also touches upon broader issues within the social care system, suggesting it is failing young adults.
Lawmakers are demanding to know what specific actions the government is taking to locate the remaining missing children and ensure their safety, underscoring the urgency of the situation.
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