Unlawful Detention
If you believe you have been unlawfully held by the Home Office or a local authority, we can help you understand whether you have a claim.
Unlawful detention
The Home Office's own guidance recognises that some people are unsuitable for detention. You may have a claim if any of the following applied to you while detained:
You have an ongoing asylum application with the Home Office.
You are under the age of 18 and without a parent or guardian.
You have experienced trafficking or torture.
You are suffering from a mental illness or impairment.
You have a severe disability.
You are pregnant.
You are suffering from a serious medical condition.
You are in need of ongoing medical care.
Local authority detention
Unlawful detention isn’t limited to Home Office immigration removal centres — local authorities can also detain people unlawfully, for example under mental health powers used incorrectly. We can advise on potential claims in these circumstances too.
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