D5.45 Right of access to counsel and legal aid

See also Immigration Act 2009 s 333

1. Any person in custody under the Immigration Act 2009 has the right to contact a lawyer or (if the detained person is a minor) any parent or guardian, or nominated responsible adult, and must be informed of that right.
2. If the detainee chooses to exercise that right, the person nominated must be allowed access to the detainee and to communicate with the detainee in private.
3. Any person about whom a warrant of commitment is being sought under section 316 of the Immigration Act 2009 who is subject to turnaround and/or arrest and detention under Part 9 of the Immigration Act 2009 is eligible to apply for legal aid pursuant to the section 7(1)(l) of the Legal Services Act 2000.

Effective 29/11/2010