Deighton Pierce Glynn have responded to the inspection being carried out by the Independent Chief Inspector for Borders and Immigration (“ICIBI”) into the UK Government’s Afghan Resettlement Schemes, based on the experience of our clients in a series of judicial reviews regarding incorrect refusals of...
The High Court has ruled today that Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council’s policy of having no limit on the number of strip clubs is unlawful. The Court decided that the Council was wrong to ignore concerns that strip clubs contribute to the abuse, harassment...
R (oao Z & Ors) v Secretary of State for the Home Department & Southwark LBC (Interested Party) Four families who were ‘called forward’ by the UK for evacuation from Afghanistan last year are bringing a judicial review against the Home Office for their mismanagement of...
We are very excited to announce that Bharine Kalsi, one of the leading human rights lawyers in the country, has been appointed a Partner in our firm. Her approach to her work, her clients and her colleagues embodies the values that underpin DPG’s work, so...
The inquest into the death of 25-year-old Alex Braund concluded on 30 November, with the jury finding that neglect contributed to Alex’s death. Alex was remanded to Nottingham Prison on 15 February 2020, fit and well. He became unwell around 6 March and on Saturday 7...
A group of families evacuated from Afghanistan last year have been granted permission to proceed with a legal challenge against the Home Office for mismanaging the scheme set up to support their settlement and integration to UK society. Last month, a group of families were moved...
Please click here for the full release published by City University of London. Brigesa Ujkaj, a student on the Bar Vocational Studies course at The City Law School is the first recipient of the Stephen Knafler QC Scholarship. The scholarship was set up in memory of the...
In a newly published judgment, the High Court has strongly criticised the Home Office for multiple breaches of its duty of candour and its duty not to mislead the court. The breaches occurred during judicial review litigation challenging the lawfulness of a blanket policy of...