S.L. 420.6 чл. 15Unaccompanied minors.

(1) The entity for the welfare of asylum seekers shall as soon as possible take measures to ensure that the unaccompanied minor is represented and assisted by a representative and the provisions of regulation 18 of the Procedural Standards for Granting and Withdrawing International Protection Regulations regarding unaccompanied minors shall apply.

(2) An unaccompanied minor shall be accommodated in centres specialised in accommodation for minors in accordance with the provisions of regulation 18 of the Procedural Standards for

Granting and Withdrawing International Protection Regulations.

(3) An unaccompanied minor aged sixteen years or over may be placed in accommodation centres for adult asylum seeker.

(4) The entity for the welfare of asylum seekers shall proceed with the tracing of the family members of the unaccompanied minor, if necessary with the assistance of international or other relevant organisations and as soon as possible after an application for international protection is made, whilst acting in the best interests of the minor:

Provided that, in cases where there may be a threat to the life or integrity of the minor or his close relatives, particularly if they have remained in the country of origin, care must be taken to ensure that the collection, processing and circulation of information concerning those persons is undertaken on a confidential basis, so as to avoid jeopardising their safety.

(5) The entity for the welfare of asylum seekers shall ensure that persons working with unaccompanied minors have received and shall continue to receive appropriate training concerning their needs, and shall be bound by the confidentiality rules in relation to any information they obtain in the course of their work.