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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...

The inquest into the death of Jessica Whitchurch in HMP Eastwood Park has concluded multiple failures that contributed to her death.

High Court affirms serious unlawfulness of Home Office blanket seizures of migrants’ mobile phones

Heddwyn Hughes who was in the care of Hywel Dda Health Trust. The inquest into his death today concluded he was failed following an injury whilst detained in a care home.

High Court affirms serious unlawfulness of Home Office blanket seizures of migrants’ mobile phones

High Court quashes Home Office refusal to issue visa to former British Forces Interpreter in Afghanistan

The inquest into the death of 43-year-old Brett Lowe concluded on Monday 22 August 2022, with the jury finding that Brett’s death was preventable and there was gross failure to take basic steps to safeguard Brett