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Duncan Lewis Achieves High Court Success, Emphasising Duty of Candour in Afghan Resettlement Case (16 December 2024)

Raman Kumar represented QA in a successful judicial review challenging the procedural fairness, due to the appearance of bias/predetermination and transparency of decisions under the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy.   Read more...

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In the Press: Legal Aid Fee Reform garners Significant Media Attention (3 December 2024)

Media outlets such as The Guardian, Law Gazette, Big Issue, and Electronic Immigration Network have all highlighted the success of this landmark decision.  Read more...

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Court of Appeal Reinforces SSHD's Duty to Secure Medical Assurances in Deportation and Human Rights Cases (29 November 2024)

Duncan Lewis represents RO in a case that reaffirmed the SSHD's duty under Article 3 ECHR to obtain assurances about the availability of medical treatment in deportation and human rights cases.  Read more...

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Legal Aid Crisis must be fixed by adequate increase in rates for Immigration and Asylum, Jeremy Bloom Tells Law Gazette (29 November 2024)

This coverage in Law Gazette highlights the critical need to address the long-standing issues within the legal aid system, especially in relation to immigration and asylum work.  Read more...

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Toufique Hossain Featured in The Times Discussing Increased Funding for Legal Aid in Asylum Claims (27 November 2024)

Without a sustainable system, we will continue to see many legal aid firms falling away and less representation for those who need it, Toufique Hossain tells the Times.  Read more...

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Court Grants Interim Relief and Permission to Challenge Unlawful Detention of Modern Slavery Victim (26 November 2024)

The Albanian national, ‘KQN’, who is now a confirmed victim of modern slavery, had been detained under immigration powers since 24 March 2024.  Read more...

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Deaths in Home Office Accommodation: Duncan Lewis Represents Family in Landmark Inquest (26 November 2024)

The tragic death of a 21-year-old asylum seeker highlights failings and need for reform in UK asylum system.  Read more...

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£85,000 Damages Awarded in Unlawful Detention Case Settlement (14 November 2024)

The case highlights serious errors made by the Home Office and the impact on vulnerable individuals subjected to detention under these circumstances.  Read more...

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In-principle Leave Outside the Immigration Rules protects Afghan family from Taliban Regime (6 November 2024)

Duncan Lewis represented Judge X and his family, who were forced into hiding in Afghanistan due to the role that he played as a Judge prior to the Taliban overthrow of the National Government.  Read more...

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In the Press: Big Issue Highlights Duncan Lewis Public Law Team Amid Legal Aid Developments (17 October 2024)

Big Issue highlights the cost of the ongoing legal aid crisis to taxpayers and the vulnerable asylum seekers left to navigate legal battles without adequate support.  Read more...

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In the Press: Lord Chancellor's Commitment to Legal Aid Rate Decision by November Draws Media Attention (2 October 2024)

he news has been covered by major outlets including The Financial Times, Law Gazette, and Free Movement.  Read more...

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High Court Rules in Favour of Master's Student Asylum Seeker in Challenge Against Forced Relocation (27 September 2024)

Home Office tried to relocate student from Norwich to Walsall at short notice without properly considering his personal circumstances  Read more...

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Lord Chancellor Commits to November Decision on Legal Aid Rate Increase for Immigration and Asylum in response to claim brought by Duncan Lewis (27 September 2024)

The Lord Chancellor has recognised the urgency of the issues in the claim supported by evidence from across the immigration legal aid sector.  Read more...

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In the Press: Jamie Bell's Analysis on Afghan Asylum Claims Featured in Freemovement (6 September 2024)

Jamie Bell discusses troubling new approach to Afghan asylum claims in Freemovement article   Read more...

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Significant damages secured for client in false imprisonment claim against the Home Office (9 August 2024)

Pardeep Somel successfully secured £70,000 in damages for her client who was unlawfully detained by the Home Office   Read more...

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Duncan Lewis Secures Court of Appeal Victory in EU Settlement Scheme Case (19 July 2024)

Refusal of pre-settled status for Duncan Lewis client breached the Withdrawal Agreement  Read more...

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Duncan Lewis Secures Damages for Falsely Imprisoned Client (16 July 2024)

Duncan Lewis successfully secured compensation for a client in Pakistan after the Home Office conceded ahead of trial  Read more...

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Duncan Lewis Swiftly Secures Release of Long-Term Immigration Detainee (15 July 2024)

Client Freed within Two Days of Judicial Review Filing After a Year in Detention  Read more...

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Duncan Lewis Secures Release of Client in Immigration Detention (11 July 2024)

Duncan Lewis’ Immigration team successfully secured the release of a highly vulnerable client from immigration detention  Read more...

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Duncan Lewis Secures Significant Damages for Unlawfully Detained Client (9 July 2024)

Duncan Lewis’ Immigration team secured £34,000 for a client who was unlawfully detained by the Home Office  Read more...

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Suitable Accommodation Secured for Non-Binary Person Fleeing Russia (28 June 2024)

Duncan Lewis’ immigration team successfully challenges Home Office dispersal to unsuitable Essex address  Read more...

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Press: Duncan Lewis Takes Government to Court over Legal Aid Fees (13 June 2024)

Challenge over failure to raise fees for immigration and asylum work featured in the Law Gazette  Read more...

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Permission Granted for Judicial Review Against S94 Certificate (11 June 2024)

A Deputy High Court Judge has granted permission to challenge a Section 94 certificate, citing concerns over the Secretary of State's legal approach  Read more...

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Congratulations to Angelique Hu on Qualifying as an Immigration Solicitor (23 May 2024)

We are pleased to announce that Angelique Hu has accepted a role as a Newly Qualified Solicitor within our Immigration department following the recent completion of her training contract.  Read more...

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Afghan Children Stranded in Kabul Can Challenge Decisions Affecting their Right to Join Mother in UK (21 March 2024)

Upper tribunal allows challenge in significant case brought by Duncan Lewis Solicitors  Read more...

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Permission Granted for Judicial Review in Relation to Student Asylum Seeker's Forced Relocation (12 March 2024)

Court accepts legal challenge issued by Duncan Lewis Solicitors, which argued the client’s ‘exceptional circumstances’ were ignored  Read more...

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Successful Action by Duncan Lewis Solicitors Secures Safety for Afghan Family Hunted by the Taliban (8 March 2024)

Director James Packer successfully challenged multiple decisions to refuse his Afghan client’s ARAP application   Read more...

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Duncan Lewis Secures Significant Cost Judgment Victory in High Court Appeal (19 February 2024)

Judgment criticises HHJ Baucher’s decision to ignore the defendant's budget when evaluating ‘reasonable costs’  Read more...

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Duncan Lewis Secures Damages for Client as Home Office Settles GDPR Case (16 February 2024)

Client sought damages arising from the contended unlawful transfer of his personal data to Afghanistan  Read more...

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Duncan Lewis Secures £40,000 in damages for Trafficking Victim who was Unlawfully Detained (9 February 2024)

Albanian national was detained for 10 months despite being re-trafficked and wrongfully convicted  Read more...


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