DPG acting for five clients in an important case about systemic issues with section 4 support. IN A JUDGMENT HANDED DOWN IN THE HIGH COURT TODAY, 14 DECEMBER 2020, ROBIN KNOWLES J CBE HELD THAT THE HOME OFFICE IS IN BREACH OF ITS DUTIES UNDER ARTICLE...
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...
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...