1. Introduction
I. The Detention Machine
II. Immigration Detention in Literature
III. Issues Explored
IV. Approach of this Book
V. Structure of the Book
2. Liberty and the Historic Context of Immigration Detention
I. Introduction
II. The United Kingdom
III. The United States
IV. The European Union
V. Conclusion
3. Current Legal Frameworks
I. Introduction
II. Origins of the Modern Systems
III. Detention Authorities
IV. Grounds for Detention
V. Non-statutory Guidance on Detention Decision-Making
VI. Additional Detention Provisions in the Return Directive
VII. Conclusion
4. Judicial Intervention into Detention
I. Introduction
II. Courts and Judges
III. Judicial Review Proceedings
IV. Legal Representation and Access to Justice for Detainees
V. Modern Judicial Review of Detention
VI. Conclusion
5. Balancing Factors
I. Introduction
II. Case Basics
III. The Legality Tests
IV. Likelihood of Removal and Due Diligence
V. Assessing Risk
VI. Detainee Non-co-operation
VII. Pursuit of Legal Remedies against Removal or Deportation
VIII. Conclusion
6. Using the Law
I. Introduction
II. The Doctrine of Precedent
III. Fundamental Rights
IV. Impact of Detention Time Limits on Judicial Decision-Making
V. Quality of Law
VI. Conclusion
7. The Business of Judging
I. Introduction
II. Judges as Fact-Finders, Reviewers or Law-Makers
III. The Role of Deference
IV. Conclusion
8. Conclusion
I. Introduction
II. Detention: An Origin Story
III. Accounting for Outcomes
IV. Moving Forward