Deportation Defense

Deportation refers to the enforced removal of a non-British national from the United Kingdom, typically following a criminal conviction or where the Secretary of State deems removal to be conducive to the public good. Deportation is distinct from administrative removal, which generally arises from breaches of immigration control, such as overstaying a visa or entering without permission.

You may be subject to deportation proceedings if:

• You have been convicted of a criminal offence and sentenced to 12 months’ imprisonment or more;
• The Home Office considers your presence in the UK to be contrary to the public good;
• You are the family member of an individual facing deportation.

Our solicitors are well-versed in challenging deportation on legal and humanitarian grounds. We undertake a detailed analysis of each case to ensure that all relevant legal arguments and evidence are properly presented.

We regularly advise and represent clients in:

• Challenging deportation orders;
• Lodging appeals based on human rights grounds, particularly Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights (right to family and private life);
• Submitting medical and psychological evidence in support of representations;
• Revocation of existing deportation orders;
• Judicial Review applications where appropriate;
• Defence in deportation cases involving European nationals post-Brexit.

Our team engages with experts where required and works collaboratively with medical professionals, social workers, and support organisations to build a comprehensive evidentiary case.

Individuals subject to deportation may, in certain circumstances, have a statutory right of appeal. This is commonly based on the grounds that removal would constitute a disproportionate interference with family or private life under the Human Rights Act 1998 or that it would breach international protection obligations.

Appeals are subject to strict procedural deadlines. We provide timely and effective representation before the First-tier Tribunal, the Upper Tribunal, and higher courts where necessary.