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Dentists discriminating against HIV patients – Our client attended a morning appointment to register at his local dentist practice… but when he disclosed his HIV status he was informed by the nurse… not only is it discriminatory but it is also illogical to treat HIV positive patients differently because…

Decisions regarding life-saving protection that are taking 18 months or more are undermining the protective purpose of the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACRS) and the Afghan Relocation and Assistance Policy (ARAP).

The Supreme Court has upheld complaint of discrimination on ground of marital status brought by cohabitee denied pension benefits after partner died.

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...

We have today applied to the High Court for judicial review of the refusal by the Home Secretary to announce a public inquiry into incidents of abuse at Brook House Immigration Removal Centre.

Our client's successful application to the First Tier Tribunal (residential property) has been upheld by the Upper Tribunal.

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...