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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.
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...
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...
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...
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.
Justice Secretary agrees to introduce stronger safeguards and to record equality impacts in the roll out of chemical restraint in prisons.
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...
Coroner Nadia Persaud concluded that Leon Evans' death had been been contributed to by failings of mental health services.
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...
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...
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 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.