Immigration law / Immigration Detention

Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus and to vacate the decision of the Secretary of Homeland Security to terminate the court-ordered deferral of removal of the Petitioner. Motion for Release from Custody. The decision was subsequently appealed before the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit: Nos. 07-2926 & 08-1094.

10 January 2007 | Judicial Body: United States District Courts | Document type: Case Law | Topic(s): Convention against Torture (CAT) - Diplomatic assurances - Exclusion clauses - Extradition - Freedom from torture, inhuman and degrading treatment - Immigration Detention - Non-refoulement - Rule of law / Due process / Procedural fairness - Serious non-political crime | Countries: Egypt - United States of America

Appeal against certification under section 21 of the Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001. The Commission's generic legal and factual conclusions in this appeal are available at: Ajouaou and A, B, C and D v. Secretary of State for the Home Department.

29 October 2003 | Judicial Body: United Kingdom: Special Immigration Appeals Commission (SIAC) | Document type: Case Law | Topic(s): Convention refugee - Deportation / Forcible return - Exclusion clauses - Immigration Detention - National security / Public order - Right to family life - Terrorism | Countries: Egypt - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland