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The inquest into the self-inflicted death of Dean George in HMP Swansea has concluded, with the jury identifying multiple critical failures that contributed to his death on 10 April 2016. The family were represented by DPG’s Clare Richardson and Rosa Potter and Kirsten Heaven from...
Leading human rights lawyer Ugo Hayter is appointed a partner in the firm. We are very excited to announce that Ugo Hayter, one of the leading human rights lawyers in the country, has been appointed Partner in our firm. Her approach to her work, her clients...
DPG Partner Jo Thomson is recognised for her longstanding support and meticulous work to secure access to justice for individuals held in the UK’s immigration detention centres. Jo Thomson was the proud recipient of the Medical Justice Award at their recent Annual Festive Party. Jo is...
On 19 February 2020, the Court dismissed a claim for Judicial Review brought by disability campaigner and DPG client, Esther Leighton, to reform the legal system to ensure victims of discrimination are not put at risk of enormous adverse costs orders. The case sought to...
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Ministers face a legal challenge this week on the costs victims of discrimination face when pursuing claims under the Equality Act, from disabled campaigner Esther Leighton When organisations like shops or restaurants breach the Equality Act and discriminate against someone, it is up to individuals...
On 27 November 2019, the Supreme Court unanimously upheld a decision of the Court of Appeal that the detention of asylum seekers between 1 January 2014 and 15 March 2017 pending removal to another EU state under the Dublin III Regulation was unlawful. This is...