Should I mention that I was removed from the UK at age 14?

I was removed at the age of 14, I was dependent and now I am making a student visa application. It asks:

Have I ever been removed or deported or breached UK rules?

Should I say yes? Or should I say no because I was under 18 and it wouldn't count.

My removal reason was "refusal of asylum" and it was on a different name. Should I disclose everything or just say no and submit it?

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Best Answer

Should I say yes? Or should I say no because I was under 18 and it wouldn't count.

You should say yes. Then you should explain the details, and let the visa officer decide whether it counts or not. In general, you're right that it doesn't count because of your age at the time, but it's your responsibility to tell the truth. Failing to do so, if the officer discovers it, will lead to refusal for deception.

That's why, in general, if you're unsure how to answer a question, you should choose the answer that leads to disclosing more information. The general principle applies here, too.

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Is 14 a minor in UK?

In England and Wales and in Northern Ireland a minor is a person under the age of 18; in Scotland a minor reaches the age of majority at 18 although minors from the age of 16 have legal capacity to enter into contracts.

What Rights does a 14 year old have in the UK?

At 14: You reach the age of criminal responsibility \u2013 you can be arrested, have fingerprints taken, and be convicted. You can go into a pub with an adult. You can work part-time (with the consent of your school)....At 17 you can:

Drive a car.
Enter a betting shop (but not place a bet).
Be tried before an adult court.

Can I legally move out at 14 UK?

Housing and leaving home When you're under 16, your parents or carers have a responsibility to keep you safe. That means that you can't decide to move out and your parents can't ask you to leave. If you leave home without your parents' or carers' permission, the police have the right to take you home if it's safe to.

What can u do when u turn 14 UK?

At 14 you can:

Get a job on a Saturday for up to 5 hours, and for no more than 2 hours on school days (not before 7am or after 7pm). ...

Drive an electronically assisted pedal bike.

Vote and stand in an election for the Scottish Youth Parliament.

STORYTIME: how I got a job at 14 in the UK

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