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<p>The Government is fully committed to transferring 480 unaccompanied children from
Europe under section 67 of the Immigration Act 2016 and transfers are ongoing. To
be eligible, children must have been present in Europe before 20 March 2016, and it
be determined, following individual assessment, that it would be in their best interest
to be transferred to the UK.</p><p>Member States have been asked to prioritise those
likely to qualify for refugee status and the most vulnerable. The requirement to be
present in Europe before 20 March 2016 has been in place since the passage of section
67 in May 2016, and supports the principle that the scheme should not act as a pull
factor for further children to make dangerous journeys to Europe.</p>
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