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National AIDS Trust defends court win over PrEP funding

On 15 September, the National AIDS Trust will defend the Government's appeal following NAT’s High Court win, that NHS England does have the power to fund HIV drugs.

Permission granted by High Court for legal challenge to costs rules in discrimination cases

The high costs risk faced by victims of discrimination often prevents them from enforcing their rights under the Equality Act.  A judicial review claim, brought by DPG client Esther Leighton, aiming to change the costs rules, has been granted the go ahead. Disabled people are...

Government shelves future JSi projects but GCHRs case continues

On 9 September the Ministry of Justice announced that Just Solutions International (JSi) – the “commercial arm” of the National Offender Management Service (NOMS) – will not pursue any new projects, but it will continue to pursue existing projects including the proposal to work with...

Leading human rights solicitor Sasha Rozansky has been appointed a partner in the firm

The partners at DPG are delighted to announce Sasha’s appointment as a partner. Already Head of the Migrant Support Department, Sasha has been working for DPG since 2008, qualifying as a solicitor in 2012. Her work has a focus on migrants rights, where she is...

Rail regulator agrees to re-think new guidance on accessible rail replacement buses

The Office for Rail & Road (ORR) has confirmed it will re-consult on whether to require train companies to ensure all rail replacement buses are fully accessible.

Stronger safeguards following legal challenge to PAVA in prisons

Justice Secretary agrees to introduce stronger safeguards and to record equality impacts in the roll out of chemical restraint in prisons.

High Court grants permission to challenge the Home Office’s failure to protect vulnerable people who suffer violence and anti-social behaviour in shared asylum support accommodation

Our client, an asylum seeker and torture survivor, was a victim of assault and ongoing abuse and harassment from another asylum seeker whilst living in shared accommodation provided by the Home Office under section 95 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999. She reported the...

Inquest concludes death contributed to by failings of mental health services

Coroner Nadia Persaud concluded that Leon Evans' death had been been contributed to by failings of mental health services.

Lengthy Delays in Supporting Destitute Migrants – Judicial Review Hearing Begins

Two judicial reviews brought by five DPG clients challenging Home Office delays in providing accommodation to those entitled to section 4 support and the delays in providing suitable accommodation to disabled people is being heard from Monday 20 July to Thursday 23 July 2020 in...

LALY Outstanding Achievement Award

We are delighted to announce that Adam Hundt has been awarded the prestigious Outstanding Achievement Award at the LALY ceremony on 6th July 2021. The award was made jointly to Adam Hundt and Alex Goodman of Landmark Chambers in recognition of the sustained work done...

Water charges update: Southwark adjourns possession claims

Southwark Council has notified Lambeth County Court that it will be seeking to adjourn possession claims affected by decision of 07.06.16 to refund tenants

Sheffield City Council Concedes on Strip Clubs Policy Challenge

Sheffield woman Irene, has won in her challenge on the lawfulness of the City Council’s decision to adopt a policy of licensing unlimited strip clubs.