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dpg_law Deighton Pierce Glynn @dpg_law ·
11 Jun

Met Police to pay damages to woman after admitting rape investigation “brought the service into disrepute”: See further press coverage here: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/jun/10/met-pays-damages-to-woman-for-failing-to-investigate-claim-against-ex-husband

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dpg_law Deighton Pierce Glynn @dpg_law ·
11 Jun

We’re very excited to launch DPG’s brand-new legal blog series! Each month, we will unpack key developments in UK law through a human rights lens. First up: the 2025 Border Security Bill and its troubling implications, which you can read here:

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legalactiongrp Legal Action Group @legalactiongrp ·
21 May

Our first panel of the day covered challenging Home Office policy & decisions from different perspectives, one key takeaway is the importance of collaboration with community organisations in strategic litigation.

@sarah__looney @EmilySoothill @Medical_Justice @ToufiqueHossain

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legalactiongrp Legal Action Group @legalactiongrp ·
20 May

Our first panel will look at challenging the home office, using case studies and providing practical tips, with @EmilySoothill from @dpg_law, @sarah__looney from @publiclawcentre and Theresa Schleicher from @Medical_Justice, chaired by @ToufiqueHossain from @DuncanLewis.

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  • “Deighton Pierce Glynn fields a ‘brilliant team of talented lawyers who have a broad and deep understanding of civil liberties and human rights claims, including administrative and civil law'. The firm specialises in acting for detainees who have a mental or physical illness or disability, children, victims of trafficking or torture and those who have been detained for very long periods or are from a European Union state or a country where removal is difficult. Other strengths include representing families at inquests whose relatives have died in prison and police custody, securing release from detention in immigration removal centres and prisons under immigration powers, and helping victims of modern slavery.”

    Legal 500

  • “DPG consistently focuses on the best interests of the client; they combine excellent technical legal skills with complete and unwavering commitment to often very vulnerable clients.”

    Legal 500

  • “This firm is like no other – their dedication, passion and commitment to social justice and helping vulnerable individuals is extraordinary.”

    Legal 500

  • “Deighton Pierce Glynn is staffed by professionals who truly care to support those whose rights are not respected and have been treated unfairly by statutory services. They are respectful, knowledgeable and thorough. They strive to support individuals as well as make systemic changes.”

    Legal 500

  • “DPG’s communication is exceptional. They are prompt, expert, paying attention not just to the client’s legal situation but also to their personal circumstances, needs and capabilities. Flexible, compassionate, understandable and accessible.”

    Legal 500

  • “Passionate, committed and highly knowledgeable. They have exceptional expertise within the team, combined with a level headed and realistic approach and genuine empathy for the people they represent.”

    Legal 500

  • “DPG is an industry leader in public law strategic litigation cases. They are very knowledgeable in the areas of law impacting asylum seekers, refugees and migrants more generally. They have a genuine passion for advancing justice for those discriminated against because of their migration status. As a team they are approachable, responsive, passionate and extremely knowledgeable.”

    Legal 500

  • "Deighton Pierce Glynn's 'passionate and extremely knowledgeable' team is well known for representing individuals and charities in highly sensitive judicial reviews and inquiries, covering the government's handling of the pandemic, Home Office policy and practices, and safeguarding issues."

    Legal 500

  • “They have real expertise across a wide range of public law matters.”

    Chambers 2017

  • “They are a very organised, strategic, creative firm that thinks outside the box.”

    Chambers 2017

  • “Clever, hardworking and committed to getting results for clients"

    Legal 500, 2016

  • “The attention to detail, level of preparation and level of intelligence and thought that goes into their work is just a step above anyone else.”

    Chambers 2017