A hearing is underway in the Planning Court in a challenge brought by DPG client Lisa Smith to the definition of Gypsies and Travellers used by local authorities when making decisions about housing Gypsy and Traveller communities and the development of their land. The current...
A judicial review trial is underway against the Government’s policy to apply the good character requirement to Windrush migrants applying to become British citizens. The policy is part of the Windrush Scheme, a Scheme that was set up by the Government to put right injustices...
Following the recent victory in the Court of Appeal in the Royal Borough of Kingston-Upon-Thames case, we have prepared a briefing note for local authority tenants to seek refunds from their council landlords. It is likely that all London councils are affected and possibly further...
Success in challenge to the Home Office’s failure to have a policy in place to protect people who experience violence and anti-social behaviour in shared asylum support accommodation. Home Office agrees to amend its policy and pay the victim damages caused by the experience Our client...
The Undercover Policing Inquiry hearings are now taking place. The opening speech about our clients was given by Rajiv Menon QC, and can be viewed here. DPG's Jane Deighton is acting for clients Audrey, Richard, and Nathan Adams, Mr Duwayne Brooks OBE, and Ken Livingstone. Read...
Deighton Pierce Glynn is proud to have been listed as one of the 200 Best Law Firms 2021, as compiled by The Times. The firm is commended for administrative & public law and human rights and our profile refers to key cases the firm is currently...
The Undercover Policing Inquiry hearings finally started on Monday 2 November and will begin with 7 days of opening speeches. DPG represent a number of core participants the Inquiry: Ken Livingstone, Mr Duwayne Brooks OBE, Nathan Adams, Audrey Adams and Richard Adams. Our opening speech will be...
Deighton Pierce Glynn have responded to the “review of judicial review” set up by the government – the Independent Review of Administrative Law– stressing the importance of judicial review for our clients, many of whom are vulnerable or marginalised or have been victims of serious...
It is with shock and sadness that we have learnt of the death of Stephen Knafler QC. Stephen worked tirelessly with us for over two decades acting in ground-breaking litigation which set a framework for promoting and defending the fundamental right of migrants (and others) to...
In a judgment handed down today the Court of Appeal has confirmed last November’s High Court judgment that Kingston Council is liable to local authority tenants for water overcharges dating back to 1 April 2002. The Court of Appeal has today handed down judgment in the...