Unlawful Immigration Detention Solicitors

Compensation claims against the police

Wrongly arresting and detaining people on immigration grounds. For example, we won substantial compensation from the police after they wrongly concluded a Claimant’s passport was fake and detained her for a significant period.

Claims against the Home office for unlawful detention

We recovered substantial damages for a claimant who was detained for many months in an immigration removal centre when she was seriously ill and not fit to be detained. In another case, the Home Office wrongly maintained that the Claimant was an Indian national (he was a British citizen) and detained him for months. Eventually they finally agreed that he was a British Citizen and couldn’t lawfully be deported or detained.

Claims against private companies

This includes companies such as Serco, who run immigration detention centres. We secured a significant sum of compensation for a woman who was assaulted by Serco officers in an apparent ‘health’ assessment. She suffered multiple cuts, bruising and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

We have extensive experience in these cases with a proven track record of success. We recognise the difficulty for individuals taking on and successfully challenging state bodies. We have experience in supporting extremely vulnerable victims, who may have been traumatised by their experience and for whom English may not be their first language.

Please be aware that we do not provide general immigration advice or assistance with bail applications before the immigration courts. Bail for immigration detainees (BID) may be able to assist with a bail application.