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Deportation Impact
A deportation impact assessment evaluates the clinical and psychological consequences of removing an individual from the UK. These reports are critical for legal challenges involving Article 3 (medical grounds and suicide risk) and Article 8 (private and family life) of the ECHR.
Overview
When this report is required
- To provide expert evidence of a “real risk” of serious, rapid, and irreversible health decline upon removal
- To assess if deportation would trigger a significant increase in the risk of completed suicide
- To document the psychological impact of family separation and the breaking of UK private life ties
- To evaluate the clinical implications of an absence of appropriate medical treatment in the receiving country
What the expert assesses
- Present mental state and psychiatric diagnoses
- Risk of suicide and self-harm during and after removal
- Availability and accessibility of specific medications abroad
- Impact on family members and dependent children
- Prognosis in the UK versus the country of origin
Report specification
| Element | Detail |
|---|---|
| Assessment Setting | Clinic, Prison, Remote |
| Court Acceptance | First-tier Tribunal (IAC), Upper Tribunal, Administrative Court |
| Compliance | CPR Part 35, ECHR Article 3 & 8 Criteria |
CPR Part 35 Compliant
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Specialist expertise
Consultant Psychiatrists
Clinical Psychologists
Country Condition Experts
While these are the primary specialists engaged for this instruction type, please note that every case turns on
its own facts. Complex or multi-disciplinary cases may require a bespoke team of experts. Our case managers will
review your specific instruction to ensure the correct clinical match.