Immigration Detention and Bail

Are you being held at an immigration detention facility and/or want to apply for immigration bail? First Law Solicitors is ready to help.

At First Law Solicitors, our Immigration Detention and Bail Solicitors have a wealth of experience in getting clients out of detention facilities and acquiring immigration bail. Our diligent, multi-lingual team will be by your side every step of the way, supporting you and your family. Our Solicitors know the law and will not be intimidated by Home Office officials. We will leave no stone unturned to ensure your human rights are respected and you achieve immigration bail or released from detention.

We cannot change the law; however, with skilful planning and hard work, our team can provide you with the best chance of achieving a positive result.

What is immigration detention?
Immigration detention in the UK refers to the practice of holding people who are subject to immigration control in custody. This can include people who have overstayed their visas, those who have been denied or are being considered for asylum, and others who are awaiting deportation.

Immigration detention is not a criminal procedure; it is an administrative process. Detainees are held in Immigration Removal Centres (IRCs), which are managed by private companies under contracts with the Home Office. There are several of these centres spread across the UK.

Who is exempt from immigration detention?
The following groups of people should not normally be detained in an immigration detention facility:

• Unaccompanied minors
• Pregnant women can only be detained for a maximum of 72 hours which can be extended by seven days if approval is granted by a government minister.
• Victims of torture
• People with serious physical or mental health issues
• A 2016 policy, known as the ‘Adults at Risk’ policy, suggests that individuals who can demonstrate that they are at risk, including victims of sexual violence, individuals with mental health conditions, and others, should only be detained under exceptional circumstances.
• While not an absolute rule, the Home Office guidance suggests that the elderly should only be detained in exceptional circumstances.

The Home Office regularly detains people who are high risk. Furthermore, once detained, it can be challenging to get released, even when detention is clearly inappropriate. If you have been detained in an immigration removal centre, call us immediately and we will advise you of your rights and work with the Home Office on your behalf to secure your release.

What is immigration bail?
If you are granted immigration bail, it means you will be released from detention provided you comply with certain conditions. Immigration bail conditions can include regularly reporting to an immigration official, residing at a specific address, and/or providing a financial guarantee (known as a “surety” or “bail bond”) that they will adhere to the terms of their bail.

The decision to grant bail is made by either the Secretary of State for the Home Department or an Immigration Judge in a tribunal.

Not all detainees are eligible for bail. Those who have been detained for less than 7 days, or those subject to deportation proceedings and have not yet appealed or had their appeal rejected, may not be eligible.

How First Law Solicitors can help

Consultation and Assessment
We offer comprehensive consultations to evaluate the legality of your immigration detention.

Immigration Bail Application Assistance
Our Immigration Law Solicitors have the knowledge and experience required to ensure your immigration bail application is submitted correctly, runs smoothly, and has a high chance of success.

Detention Review
We review the circumstances of your immigration detention and make representations to the Home Office if evidence shows that you should not be held in confinement.

Fight Your Case
If you have been detained, we will meticulously check the reasons for the detention and argue fiercely for your release if you are an adult at risk. We can also represent you at an immigration bail hearing, providing persuasive evidence that bail should be granted with minimal conditions attached.

What our clients say

I was detained two times in the past and the Home Office framed allegation of ‘marriage of convenience’ and ‘sham marriage’ against me. My wife was also issued with deportation order without a right of appeal. We were hopeless due to the complications in our cases. First Law Solicitors especially Mr Zia Khan (Principal Solicitor) helps us throughout and finally I have now received my Residence Card for five years. my wife has also been issued with registration card as qualified person. happy ending. Highly recommended firm as First Law Solicitors have a very hard working and experienced legal team.

Please call us on +44 161 224 4066 to speak to one of our Immigration Detention and Bail Solicitors.