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Singh, R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2026] EWHC 987 (Admin) (20 April 2026)
The court refused strike out, held the waiver form had no legal effect, and found the claimant’s entry clearance cancellation and detention unlawful.
On appeal from a county court jury trial, the High Court held that arresting a 16-year-old at school was not unavoidable and was unlawful.
The defendant lawfully applied the correct legal tests, including the elevated protection and proportionality required by EU law, considered comparative rehabilitation and risk, and maintained lawful detention; no material public law error was established.
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The Claimant entered the cell willingly, consented to the door being locked, was aware of the means to secure her release, and there was no intention by the Defendant to detain or restrict her liberty. The circumstances did not satisfy the legal tests for false imprisonment.
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Masih v The Chief Constable of Gloucestershire Constabulary [2026] EWCC 8 (09 February 2026)
The county court dismissed a false imprisonment claim brought by an Appropriate Adult who said she was locked in a police cell during a custody visit.
The court had no power to impose detention in a young offender institution due to the appellant's age; the correct sentence is three years' detention pursuant to section 250 of the Sentencing Code, with credit for time served under curfew.
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Ahmed v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2025] EWHC 2333 (Admin) (15 September 2025)
The High Court held that an immigration enforcement interview was procedurally unfair, quashing the decision to curtail the claimant’s leave to remain.
The High Court quashed the cancellation of two immigrants’ permission to stay and held their detention unlawful after the Home Office acted outside guidance and gave no reasons.
D1914 & Anor, R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2025] EWHC 1853 (Admin) (21 July 2025)
Administrative Court review of the Brook House Inquiry response. The court held Article 3 did not require implementation of every recommendation, refused AAA permission, and transferred AVY’s claims for trial.
Modi v Government of India [2025] EWHC 1192 (Admin) (15 May 2025)
The High Court refused Nirav Deepak Modi’s bail application in extradition proceedings, finding substantial risks of absconding and witness interference despite proposed conditions.
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