Case summaries
ECtHR - Saadi v. United Kingdom, no. 13229/03, 29 January 2008
Country of applicant:
Iraq
Keywords:
Accelerated procedure, Delay, Detention, Procedural guarantees, Obligation to give reasons
The seven day detention of a ‘temporarily admitted’ asylum seeker under the fast-track procedure was non-arbitrary and consistent with Article 5(1), but the 76 hour delay in providing the individual with the real reasons for his detention did not satisfy the promptness requirement of Article 5(2).
Date of decision:
29-01-2008
Relevant International and European Legislation:
Art 18,Art 1,Art 33,Art 7,Art 31,Article 18,Art 5.1,Art 5.2