UNE published a note on families with children that remain in reception centres after refusal

UNE’s new practice note addresses long-term resident children in families who have remained in Norway after an asylum or protection refusal. It explains how UNE assesses a child’s attachment and best interests under Section 38 of the Immigration Act when deciding whether to grant residence on humanitarian grounds. The note distinguishes between less compelling and compelling immigration-regulatory considerations, emphasises that assessments are concrete and discretionary, and draws on around 160 decisions from 2016–2025 to illustrate how these principles are applied in practice.