The court ruled that when there is evidence supporting a foreigner’s minor status—such as documents or copies whose authenticity cannot be unequivocally disputed—the individual should be recognized as a child. The case involved a 16-year-old Somali refugee who was placed in a closed detention center despite having a birth certificate. Instead, authorities relied on an X-ray examination, which incorrectly classified her as an adult. The court also emphasized that medical reports must include the margin of error and stated that in cases of doubt regarding a refugee’s age, authorities must always presume them to be minors.
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