Immigration Expert Witness Reports

GP Expert Witness Reports

Immigration Medical Reports & Expert Witness Services

Provided by Dr Ruhin Karim | Regency Medical

Vetted Member of the UK Register of Expert Witnesses

Dr Ruhin Karim

At Regency Medical, we are proud to be accredited by the UK Register of Expert Witnesses.

This recognition allows us to provide court-ready, detailed medical reports that assist judges in making informed, fair decisions in immigration and asylum cases. Our expert reports simplify complex medical and psychological conditions for legal professionals, ensuring every relevant factor is fully considered.Immigration Medical Assessments


All medical assessments are carried out by Dr. Ruhin Karim, a highly experienced GP and expert witness with a strong background in immigration and medico-legal reporting.


Why Choose Regency Medical?

Multilingual Communication
Dr. Karim is fluent in English, Bengali, Sylheti, Urdu, and Hindi, enabling clear, empathetic communication with clients from diverse backgrounds.

Holistic Medical Approach
We offer comprehensive assessments addressing:

  • Medical and surgical conditions
  • Psychological disorders (e.g., PTSD, anxiety, depression, phobias)
  • Mental health vulnerabilities
  • Disability and cognitive impairments

Areas of Specialisation

  • UK Register of Expert Witnesses – Immigration Medical Reports
  • Medical evidence for:
    • The impact of removal or deportation
    • Family health and vulnerability assessments
    • Asylum and deportation hearings
    • Disability, memory loss, and mental illness
    • KoLL (Knowledge of Language and Life in the UK) exemption assessments, including medical justification

Cultural Understanding Matters

With extensive cultural competence across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe, Dr. Karim provides assessments that respect and reflect the client’s unique background, beliefs, and health needs.


Contact Us Today

Regency Medical Clinic
1B Clive Road, Portsmouth, PO1 5JB
Email: admin@regencymedical.co.uk
Website: www.regencymedical.co.uk
Phone: 0203 7343629 / 0789 7343629

For reliable, sensitive, and expert immigration medical assessments—trust Regency Medical.

Case Examples & Report Process

Expert Medical Assessments for UK Immigration Proceedings


Examples of Cases Covered

Mental Health & Psychological Impact

  • Individual with known mental health conditions and suicidal ideation – assessing risk if deported.
  • Detainee developing suicidal thoughts in custody – evaluating the impact of detention and loss of UK mental health support.
  • Patient from Bangladesh with memory loss and inconsistent history – assessing psychological stress and memory-related disorders.
  • Child affected by parent’s deportation – analysis of short- and long-term emotional and developmental impacts.
  • Kurdish asylum seeker – mental health evaluation and fear of return to a war-torn region.
  • Patient from Kolkata with undiagnosed sexual abuse and PTSD – in-depth trauma and psychological assessment.

Chronic Illness & Medical Concerns

  • HIV-positive individual – assessing implications of removal to a country with inadequate healthcare.
  • Rheumatoid arthritis patient – evaluating treatment continuity and long-term disability impact.
  • Nigerian patient with neurological and mobility issues – assessing medical needs, fitness to fly, and safety of deportation.
  • Russian national with multiple chronic illnesses – evaluating physical and psychological effects of return to a conflict-affected country.

Age-Related & Dependency Factors

  • Elderly patient with dementia (from Bangladesh) – assessing suitability of return and continuity of care.
  • Primary caregiver at risk of deportation – analysing consequences for the dependent partner’s wellbeing and health access.

Cultural & Social Vulnerability

  • LGBTQ+ individual from Pakistan – assessing psychological impact and risk due to persecution in home country.
  • Kurdish asylum seeker – repeated case focus on psychological trauma and safety in conflict zones.

Behavioural & Situational Assessments

  • Passenger arrested for aggression and alcohol use during flight – assessing underlying factors such as claustrophobia, anxiety, and alcohol misuse during air travel.

What You Receive: Step-by-Step Process

1. Discussion with Instructing Solicitor

A pre-assessment consultation to clarify legal instructions, key case questions, and the scope of assessment.

2. Pre-Assessment Research

  • Review of past medical records and immigration history
  • Country-specific medical and mental health research relevant to the client’s situation

3. Comprehensive Face-to-Face Assessment

A 2-hour assessment exploring:

  • Physical and mental health
  • Medical history and current treatments
  • Cultural, social, and environmental risks

4. Detailed Medico-Legal Report

  • Tailored, legally compliant expert opinion
  • Structured answers to solicitor’s questions
  • Professional, evidence-based conclusions
  • 10–12 hours of preparation time typically invested per report

5. Report Delivery

  • Delivered by email within 7 working days, assuming full instructions and medical records are received
  • Fast-track service available on request

6. Amendments to Report

  • Amendments requested within 5 working days of delivery are included at no extra cost
  • Later amendments subject to £300/hour charge (with prior agreement)

Contact Regency Medical for Expert Immigration Reports

Email: admin@regencymedical.co.uk
Phone: 0203 7343629 / 0789 7343629
Location: 1B Clive Road, Portsmouth, PO1 5JB

Fees & Payment Terms

At Regency Medical, we offer transparent, fixed pricing for our immigration medico-legal reports, with options for both routine and urgent services.


Standard (Routine) Service

£1,200 per report

  • Appointments booked 2 weeks or more in advance
  • Report delivered within 7 working days after assessment
  • Invoice due 14 days before the scheduled assessment date

Urgent Service

£1,800 per report

  • Appointments booked within 2 weeks
  • Report delivered within 7 working days after assessment
  • Full payment due on the day of booking

Additional Work

£300 per hour

  • For extra work outside the agreed scope
  • Includes extended solicitor queries, re-assessment, late amendments, or detailed rebuttals

Payment Terms

  • Full payment is required upon confirmation of the appointment and receipt of instructions
  • Payment must be made via bank transfer
  • In the event of a cancellation, £300/hour will be deducted from the refund for any preparatory work already completed

Consultation Locations

All assessments are conducted by Dr Ruhin Karim and can be arranged at:

Regency Medical Clinic

1B Clive Road, Portsmouth, PO1 5JB

Visiting Service (on request)

  • Patient’s home
  • Solicitor’s office
  • UK detention centres

Please contact us directly for terms and availability for off-site visits.


Video Consultations

Available for suitable cases, where in-person assessments are not feasible or medically required.


Contact Us to Book or Enquire

Email: admin@regencymedical.co.uk
Phone: 0203 7343629 / 0789 7343629
Website: www.regencymedical.co.uk