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<p>Calais leave is a bespoke form of leave, introduced specifically for those children
transferred to the UK between 17 October 2016 and 13 July 2017 as part of the Calais
camp clearance to reunite with family and who did not qualify for leave to remain
in the UK under existing Immigration Rules. It was created in recognition of the specific
circumstances that surrounded the clearance of the camp and the transfer of children
to the UK.</p><p>In agreement with the French Government, the UK took unprecedented
action to remove children from a dangerous situation to reunite them with their family
in the UK. A total of 549 children were brought to the UK to join family members as
part of this process. Granting leave to those transferred from Calais is in keeping
with our ongoing commitment to those individuals.</p><p>The Dublin Regulation determines
the Member State responsible for assessing an asylum claim and does not confer any
right to remain in the UK. An unaccompanied child who is transferred to the UK to
reunite with family here under the Dublin Regulation will have their asylum claim
considered in line with our published policy and guidance. It would not be possible
for the UK to unilaterally alter the purpose of transfers under the Dublin Regulation</p>
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