Deportation and Detention – Immigration Lawyers in London
Deportation and immigration detention are among the most serious powers exercised by the Home Office.
They are also areas where mistakes are common, timeframes are short, and early legal decisions can determine the outcome.
We advise and represent individuals facing deportation action, removal, or immigration detention, including urgent cases where liberty, family life, or safety are at immediate risk.
When This Page Is Relevant
You may need urgent legal advice if:
- You have received a deportation decision or notice of intention to deport
- You are detained under immigration powers
- You are facing removal directions
- You have criminal convictions and are worried about deportation
- You have been detained unexpectedly after reporting, release from prison, or an application refusal
- Your family members are affected by Home Office enforcement action
These cases move quickly. Delay can close off options.
Deportation Cases: What Is at Stake
Deportation is not automatic — even where criminal convictions exist.
The Home Office must still consider:
- Length of residence in the UK
- Family and private life
- The impact on children
- Rehabilitation and conduct since any offence
- Human rights protections under domestic and international law
The outcome depends not just on your history, but on how the law is applied to it.
Immigration Detention: Lawful Does Not Mean Unchallengeable
Immigration detention is intended to be used sparingly and for a limited purpose.
In practice, it is frequently imposed too readily and reviewed too weakly.
We advise on and challenge detention where:
- There is no realistic prospect of removal
- Detention has become prolonged
- Vulnerability has not been properly assessed
- Bail has been wrongly refused or delayed
Detention can often be challenged quickly and effectively with the right evidence and arguments.
How We Approach Deportation and Detention Cases
These are not standard applications. We act decisively and strategically.
Our work typically involves:
- Urgent assessment of the Home Office’s legal position
- Identifying errors in decision-making or procedure
- Advising on bail, judicial review, or appeal routes
- Preparing focused representations under severe time pressure
- Coordinating with family members and support networks where appropriate
We are direct about prospects, risks, and timing.
Criminal Convictions and Deportation
Many clients assume a conviction means deportation is inevitable. That is not always the case.
The law draws distinctions based on:
- Sentence length
- Time elapsed
- Nature of the offence
- Family circumstances
- The effect of deportation on children and partners
These cases require careful legal analysis, not assumptions.
Family Members and Children
Where deportation or detention affects a family, the consequences are often immediate and severe.
The Home Office is required to consider the best interests of children and the impact on partners and dependants — but those duties only matter if properly argued and evidenced.
We ensure family considerations are addressed as part of the legal framework, not as an afterthought.
Acting Quickly Matters
In deportation and detention cases, doing nothing is often the worst option.
Early legal advice can:
- Prevent removal before a challenge is lodged
- Secure release from detention
- Preserve appeal rights
- Avoid procedural traps that are difficult to undo
Even a short delay can change what remedies are available.
Speak to a Specialist Immigration Lawyer
If you or a family member are facing deportation or immigration detention, the consequences are too serious to guess or wait.
We offer clear, realistic advice focused on protecting your position and identifying the strongest available options.
Contact us urgently to discuss your circumstances.