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Supreme Court finds in favour of our client, Ms Imam, in her challenge against London Borough of Croydon. A public authority needs to show – rather than merely assert – that it has taken all reasonable steps to fulfil a statutory duty

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dpg_law Deighton Pierce Glynn @dpg_law ·
28 Nov

Decision worth a read. Guidance as to the steps an authority would need to take to justify failure to fulfil a statutory duty and avoid a mandatory order. See paras 67–71. We acted for Ms Imam, led by Martin Westgate KC and Sarah Steinhardt @doughtystreet with @crisis intervening

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dpg_law Deighton Pierce Glynn @dpg_law ·
28 Nov

The @UKSupremeCourt has handed down judgment on the crucial question of when a court should make a mandatory order against a local housing authority to enforce a statutory duty owed to homeless individuals. @PollyGlynn1 acting for Ms Imam. https://www.supremecourt.uk/cases/uksc-2022-0102.html

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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.”

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  • “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.”

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

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  • “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.”

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  • “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.”

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  • “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.”

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  • “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.”

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  • "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."

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  • “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