Will being detained at the UK border raise a stop indicator flag? [closed]

I was detained and questioned at the UK border after attempting to travel visa-free. This may have been due to the fact that initially I said I was there for “tourism” and when asked if I had any friends there I said yes, my girlfriend whom I’m visiting. They called her up and asked her a bunch of questions. Ultimately they gave me the standard leave to enter for six months. I stayed a week, and left on time. Will this raise a stop indicator flag when I try to enter the next time?

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How long can you be detained at airport UK?

There is no time-limit on long you can be detained (if you are an adult) in the UK \u2013 you can be detained indefinitely. The exception to this is pregnant women, who can only be detained for up to 72 hour, unless extended by ministerial approval.

What happens if you are refused entry at UK border?

If you are denied entry into the U.K., you will be held at the airport until you can be returned to the location from which you departed. You are not under arrest and no criminal charges will be filed, you are simply not eligible to enter the U.K. on this visit.

Can I be refused entry to UK?

An immigration official can deny you entry to the UK at the border, even if you have valid entry clearance. Nationals of certain countries do not require a visa before travelling to the UK and are referred to as non-visa nationals.

Why do I keep getting stopped at UK customs?

If you're detained while leaving or arriving into the UK, it's likely either random, due to prior intelligence or a result of observations made by an official. Immigration status can also play a part, as well as customs aspects, such as import and export issues.

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