El derecho a la identidad: hacia un nuevo procedimiento judicial de carácter preferente para la determinación de la edad

Abstract

This contribution addresses the content of the right to identityand analyzes the path towards a new judicial age determination procedure, aswell as the controversial issues that may arise in relation to it. To begin with, wewill reflect on profiles, models of action and the reasons behind the phenomenonof child immigration. Secondly, we will approach the international, communityand national regulatory framework, without ignoring relevant jurisprudential contributions in all three areas. Finally, we will address the legal status of theUFM, as well as their rights and their development, in accordance with theprinciple of the best interests of the child.

Keywords

• age determination procedure
• best interests principle
• child protection
• right to identity
• uac