Asylum seekers who have long outgrown their teens make themselves appear younger for good reason. Those who are considered minors increase their chances of being granted asylum or subsidiary protection. This is a problem of which Austria is aware. But why don’t the authorities act accordingly?
Attorney Flatz asks the justified question why the age of asylum seekers without identity papers is not medically verified. It has already been shown several times that people like to cheat on their age.
“The youngest alleged perpetrator in #Leonie’s case is said to be 20 years old, not 16. This is typical that the majority of asylum seekers make themselves seem younger in order to increase their chances of #asylum and to bring their family along.The age of everyone must finally be medically checked!”