At First Law Solicitors, we represent individuals detained under immigration powers at removal centres, police custody suites, or prisons.
A bail application is often the only route to liberty while a person’s immigration case is ongoing. Our solicitors act swiftly to secure release, ensuring every application is backed by the strongest legal, procedural, and evidential foundation.
We combine expert advocacy with a detailed understanding of Home Office policy and tribunal practice to secure the earliest possible release for our clients.
Immigration bail allows a person detained under immigration powers to be lawfully released while their case continues.
Bail can be granted either by the Home Office (Secretary of State Bail) or by the First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber).
Under the Immigration Act 2016, the former distinctions between “temporary admission” and “temporary release” were abolished, creating a single form of immigration bail applicable to all forms of detention.
This legal reform simplified the process but increased the need for precision, any breach of bail conditions now carries serious consequences, including re-detention and criminal liability.
Our solicitors prepare all bail applications in full compliance with the Tribunal Procedure (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) Rules 2025, ensuring procedural accuracy and digital submission standards are met.
Since the full implementation of the Data Use and Access Act 2025 (DUAA), immigration detention decisions are now largely data-driven.
The Home Office maintains a real-time digital record of each detainee’s status, travel history, risk category, and pending case outcomes.
This automation has increased the number of wrongful detentions triggered by incomplete or misclassified data.
At First Law Solicitors, we conduct immediate digital audits of our clients’ records to identify discrepancies or missing updates.
Where detention is unlawful, for example, where the Home Office fails to act on an outstanding application, appeal, or medical evidence, we demand immediate reconsideration or judicial intervention.
A bail application is not simply a formality. It is a strategic presentation of evidence showing that continued detention is unnecessary, disproportionate, or unlawful.
Our approach combines legal precision, human rights expertise, and practical planning to address each of the key considerations that the Tribunal or the Home Office will assess.
We prepare:
Every submission is digitally verified and uploaded via the Tribunal’s secure MyHMCTS platform, ensuring immediate receipt and compliance with electronic filing standards.
Applications to the First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) are considered by an independent judge who assesses both the legality and proportionality of detention.
The Tribunal will consider factors such as the length of detention, the likelihood of removal within a reasonable timeframe, the applicant’s past compliance, and whether release conditions can effectively manage any perceived risk.
Our advocates attend hearings across all immigration removal centres, including Harmondsworth, Colnbrook, Brook House, and Yarl’s Wood.
We ensure that the judge receives a complete and compelling package of evidence not just to argue for release, but to demonstrate the broader unreasonableness of detention.
In some cases, it is strategically beneficial to apply for Secretary of State Bail directly through the Home Office, particularly where removal action is paused, or the person’s immigration status is being reviewed.
This route allows us to negotiate conditions, provide updated evidence, and secure release without waiting for a Tribunal hearing.
Our solicitors manage communication with caseworkers and detention teams to secure a timely and proportionate outcome.
When bail is granted, conditions may include reporting to an immigration centre, residing at a specified address, or avoiding certain individuals.
Failure to comply can result in re-detention.
We provide clear guidance to clients and sureties to ensure all conditions are met and reporting requirements are handled efficiently.
Where conditions are unreasonable or no longer necessary, we apply to vary them, ensuring continued compliance without undue hardship.
The Data Use and Access Act 2025 introduced comprehensive data-sharing across immigration systems, enabling the Home Office to monitor compliance automatically through digital tracking.
We ensure that our clients’ DUAA records are accurate and that false flags, such as missed reporting dates or outdated residence information, are corrected before they lead to enforcement action.
All documents we submit, including identity evidence and surety forms, are verified with Qualified Electronic Signatures (QES) for integrity and traceability.
Detention decisions are subject to the Human Rights Act 1998 and the European Convention on Human Rights, particularly Articles 5 (Right to Liberty) and 8 (Right to Private and Family Life).
We use these protections to argue that continued detention is disproportionate where removal is not imminent or where the person has strong ties to the community.
If detention is prolonged or unjustified, we prepare damages claims under common law false imprisonment and Article 5(5) ECHR, holding the Home Office accountable for breaches of liberty.
At First Law Solicitors, our bail work is defined by speed, accuracy, and strategy.
Each application is reviewed by a senior solicitor with specific experience in detention and human rights litigation.
We combine rapid digital filing with a human approach ensuring that every detained person’s case is heard, supported, and fully defended.
We offer:
Our mission is to restore freedom and dignity to those affected by unjust detention.
If you or a loved one is detained under immigration powers, immediate legal help is essential.
Contact First Law Solicitors for urgent advice and representation before the Home Office or the First-tier Tribunal.
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