Contact us

Call our advice line

If you are detained under immigration powers in a prison or removal centre, you can call our advice line for free legal advice. 

It is open Monday - Thursday between 10 am and 12 midday and outside of those times you can email us [email protected].

The number is 020 7456 9750.

Email us about your case

You can also email the team about your case using the email addresses below. 

For general legal advice enquiries email [email protected]

If you are separated from your children as a result of your detention or are supporting someone who is, you can contact our family team by emailing [email protected]

If you are detained in a prison or are supporting someone who is, you can contact our prison team by emailing [email protected]

Contact us by fax

You can also contact us by Fax using the number 020 3745 5226.

Contact us by post

You can also contact our team by post using the addresses below.

Write to us for free with Freepost

You can write to us using our Freepost address which is free of charge.

If you use our Freepost address no stamp is needed, simply write 'Freepost BID London' on the envelope and post.

Write to us with a stamp

You can write to us the usual way by using our address below and paying for the postage.

Bail for Immigration Detainees (BID)
1B Finsbury Park Road
London N4 2LA

For media & policy enquiries:

Tel: 020 7456 9762 (Mon to Fri) working hours only.  If you have an urgent press enquiry, email [email protected].

For all other enquiries:

Email: [email protected].