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Layla Moran writes… Child Detention still happens: Boy held at Campsfield for ‘2-3 months’

By Layla Moran MP | Mon 1st July 2013 - 8:45 am

It is my belief that in a civilized society we should protect children. That they should not be punished for the actions of their parents or grandparents and that they should be given every chance of leading a fulfilled, healthy and normal childhood. And they most certainly should not be locked up without cause because of their family’s decision either.

Photo: Helen Duffett on Flickr.

Sadly for many years, this was not only true but also prevalent. Children who were here illegally were held in immigration deportation centres for months and sometimes years, were not allowed to go to school, not allowed to develop. A child does not, in full understanding of the consequences, make the decision to enter a country illegally. It would have been the decision of their family in whatever form that may take; yet until 2011 they were punished as equals to these adults.

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Posted in Op-eds | Also tagged child detention, children, home office, nick clegg, oxford west and abingdon and theresa may | 9 Comments

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