Detention, Bail and Urgent Immigration Matters
If you or a family member is in immigration detention, or facing another urgent immigration matter, timing matters. Call us now.
If someone is in detention
We advise on what's happening with the underlying immigration matter, what a bail application would involve, and what to expect next. We can liaise on your behalf while a family member is detained.
Other urgent immigration matters
This also covers situations such as an imminent removal, an urgent Judicial Review, or correspondence from the Home Office with a tight deadline. If you're not sure whether your situation counts as urgent, call and we'll tell you.
Someone we've helped in detention
He was detained at the airport. We filed a successful Judicial Review and bail application, restoring his freedom and his immigration status.
Shahid · Pakistan, Bail and Judicial Review
What it costs to get started
Call us first. We'll discuss the situation and confirm the fee for the work involved before anything is agreed.
Frequently asked questions
What does it mean to be in immigration detention?
Immigration detention means someone is being held under immigration powers, usually while their case or removal is considered, rather than as a criminal sentence.
What is bail?
Bail is release from detention, sometimes with conditions attached, while the underlying immigration matter continues. An application can be made to seek it.
Can detention be challenged?
In some circumstances, yes, including through a bail application or, where appropriate, Judicial Review. We assess what applies to the specific situation.
What should family members do?
Gather any relevant paperwork, note where the person is being held, and get advice promptly. Acting quickly matters more than having everything ready first.
How quickly can you act?
Call us and we will tell you straightaway what can realistically be done and how quickly. Urgent matters are treated as urgent.
Call us to discuss the situation
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