What is a Merton-Compliant age assessment?

If you work with unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people, understanding what makes an age assessment lawful is essential — whether you are conducting one, supporting someone through it, or advising on the outcome. This free short video explains the Merton standard in plain English. You will learn where the legal requirement comes from, what the six key principles of a compliant assessment are, what the process looks like in practice, and the most common reasons assessments are successfully challenged. No legal background required. Clear, practical, and under ten minutes.