The Federal Government of Somalia and the Somaliland administration have established legal mechanisms that enable detainees, including refugees and asylum seekers, to challenge the legality of their detention before an independent and impartial authority. National laws guarantee the right to appeal detention decisions, access legal assistance, and seek judicial review, ensuring that detention procedures adhere to principles of due process and transparency. These frameworks require that individuals be promptly informed of the reasons for their detention and of their right to contest it through administrative or judicial channels. In South and Central Somalia, UNHCR works in close coordination with the National Commission for Refugees and IDPs (NCRI) to advocate for unlawfully detained refugees and support their access to justice. In Puntland, legal aid for detained refugees and asylum seekers is provided by Kullow, a specialized legal aid partner offering representation and legal guidance. In Somaliland, detainees benefit from legal aid services delivered through clinics operated in partnership with the University of Hargeisa, ensuring meaningful access to legal representation and judicial recourse. These legal provisions reflect both governments’ commitments to safeguarding the rights of detainees and upholding fair and lawful detention practices in line with international standards