A "high risk" convicted child rapist detained for years pending deportation applied to the High Court today to be set free immediately.
Failed asylum seeker "A", who cannot be named for legal reasons, also sought damages on the grounds that his lengthy period in detention has long been "unreasonable and unlawful".
The Somali national completed his eight-year prison sentence for the rape of a 13-year-old girl more than three years ago, but continues to be detained under immigration laws as the Government attempts to arrange for his removal back to Somalia.
The 30-year-old arrived in the UK in May 1995 and was convicted three years later. The court heard the Home Office takes the view he will now soon be removed. There was also a high risk of him absconding if released into the community, and that he would be a danger to the public if he did abscond.
Probation reports put before the High Court said A continued to deny the rape offence, failed to show remorse and posed "a high risk" of sexual reoffending and a "medium" risk of using violent behaviour if set free........

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