Nyamwaya, R (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department & Anor [2016] EWHC 3057 (Admin) (09 November 2016)

Nyamwaya, R (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department & Anor [2016] EWHC 3057 (Admin) (09 November 2016)

Only the claim for unlawful detention remains; complaints about treatment do not affect lawfulness of detention; claims for habeas corpus and immediate release are now academic due to claimant's release.

Citation
[2016] EWHC 3057 (Admin)
Parties
Claimant: Nyamwaya; First Defendant: Secretary of State for the Home Department; Second Defendant: Governor of HMP Wandsworth
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
09 November 2016
Procedural Posture
Judicial Review / Transfer to County Court
Outcome
Claim for unlawful detention transferred to Central London County Court; all other claims and applications dismissed; second defendant discharged as party except for evidence and costs issues.
Legal Topics
Unlawful Detention, Habeas Corpus, Injunction Against Removal, Disclosure, Costs
Immigration Public Law Prison Law Unlawful Detention Habeas Corpus Injunction Against Removal Disclosure Costs

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Parties

Nyamwaya

Claimant

Secretary of State for the Home Department

First Defendant

Governor of HMP Wandsworth

Second Defendant

Procedural Posture

Judicial Review / Transfer to County Court

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant's detention under immigration powers was unlawful
  2. 2 Whether complaints about treatment in prison affect lawfulness of detention
  3. 3 Whether an injunction against removal is required

Ratio Decidendi

Only the claim for unlawful detention remains; complaints about treatment do not affect lawfulness of detention; claims for habeas corpus and immediate release are now academic due to claimant's release.

Court Disposition

Claim for unlawful detention transferred to Central London County Court; all other claims and applications dismissed; second defendant discharged as party except for evidence and costs issues.

Orders

  • Transfer claim for unlawful detention to Central London County Court
  • Dismiss all outstanding applications and claims on transfer