European Migration Network

The aim of this study is to provide a more comprehensive understanding of policies and practice regarding unaccompanied minors in the Slovak Republic from 2002 through June 2009. The study describes the institutional and legislative background of the system determining migration and asylum policy of the SR towards unaccompanied minors as well as it reviews the issues of secure reception, integration and return arrangements for unaccompanied minors in Slovakia. The study provides information on numbers of unaccompanied minors granted entry to the Slovak Republic, including assessments of success and knowledge gained from the experience of those working with UAMs.

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