London, England -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/28/2016 -- In excess of £4 million pounds has been granted in compensation from the Government following the illegal detention of people in immigration detention centres between 2014-15.

The shocking news came to light following a freedom of information request by the BBC who also uncovered that a jaw dropping £18 million pounds total was also paid out over the course of the three previous years.

Hundreds of thousands cross through UK detention centres every year including prisoners of foreign decent, asylum seekers who have failed checks and deportees. It is reported that 60% of the 32,000 people who are processed in the centres were released into the community which highlights the failings of the system.

The Government has previously stated that it is committed to treating detainees with dignity and respect however, this is not the first time that damages have been awarded due to breaches of EU law.

A spokesperson for Garth Coates Solicitors commented "It is a very sad and critical situation and the government must address the issue from the top down. These centres clearly don't work effectively and for people to be detained illegally is simply not acceptable. Pressure needs to be put on government to deal with the ongoing and rising numbers of refugees."

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