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Medico-Legal Psychological Assessment
Conducted by a Clinical Psychologist or Forensic Psychologist to assess the psychological impact of trauma, including PTSD, anxiety, and depression. Often used to support claims of torture, trafficking, or persecution.
Medico-Legal Psychiatric Assessment
Carried out by a Consultant Psychiatrist to diagnose and assess the severity of mental illness and its relevance to credibility, risk, or vulnerability in removal or detention.
Evidence of Torture or Ill-Treatment (Istanbul Protocol Reports)
Prepared by trained Doctors, Forensic Physicians, or Psychiatrists to document physical and psychological evidence of torture, in line with UN Istanbul Protocol standards.
Trafficking and Modern Slavery Psychological Assessment
Evaluates the psychological impact of trafficking or exploitation and may assist in NRM (National Referral Mechanism) decisions or appeals. Conducted by Clinical Psychologists or Trauma Specialists.
Fitness to be Detained or Deported Report
Provided by Consultant Psychiatrists, GPs, or Medical Officers, assessing whether an individual’s physical or mental health makes them unfit for detention or safe removal.
Cognitive Functioning and Learning Difficulties Assessment
Conducted by a Clinical Psychologist or Neuropsychologist, this report evaluates whether an individual has cognitive impairments that may affect their ability to engage with legal proceedings or give a credible account.
Medical Report on Physical Health Conditions
Prepared by a Consultant Physician, GP, or Specialist, to confirm serious or chronic medical conditions that may deteriorate if returned to the country of origin.
Expert Reports on Country-Specific Health Care Availability
Often provided by a Medical Expert with knowledge of international health systems, assessing whether adequate treatment is accessible in the applicant's country of origin.
Capacity to Engage with the Legal Process
Usually assessed by a Consultant Psychiatrist or Clinical Psychologist to determine whether the individual understands and can participate in legal proceedings.
Paediatric Assessments (Children Seeking Asylum)
Conducted by Paediatricians or Child Psychologists to assess developmental needs, emotional wellbeing, or trauma in child asylum seekers.
Age Dispute Assessments
Where age is contested, Paediatricians, Social Workers, or Independent Experts may assess physical and psychological maturity, although this area is legally and ethically complex in the UK.