Home Office 'fast-track deportation' policy ruled unlawful

A Home Office policy which allows the speedy deportation of foreign nationals refused permission to remain in the UK was declared unlawful and quashed by the High Court today.

A judge ruled that the policy meant people were being given "little or no notice" of removal and deprived of access to justice.

The decision was a victory for Medical Justice, which provides independent medical and legal advice to detainees in immigration removal centres.