The claimant sought, through judicial review, a declaration that he was unlawfully detained for 46 days by the UKBA and damages for false imprisonment and for breach of Article 5 of the Human Rights Convention. The UKBA had detained the claimant under the Detained Fast Track procedure. The claimant contended that it had no right to do so. Under this procedure asylum seekers are detained at immigration detention facilities while their claims and any appeal are determined. The stated objective of the procedure was to enable straightforward claims to be determined speedily.
Judges:
Thomas, Lloyd, Rimer LJJ
Citations:
[2011] EWCA Civ 938
Links:
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Torts – Other
Updated: 17 September 2022; Ref: scu.442422
