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Public Law News
Inquiry into Manston House Immigration Centre Upgrade After Legal Challenge (21 January 2025)
Settlement reached on judicial review regarding article 3 compliant investigation Read more...
Duncan Lewis Solicitors Shortlisted for Two Prestigious LexisNexis Awards (17 January 2025)
Company in the running for Case of the Year (Rwanda) and Pro Bono Team Read more...
Permission Granted to Challenge Home Office over Client’s Unsuitable Accommodation (10 January 2025)
Duncan Lewis’ Satvir Sahota leads case on behalf of asylum seeker with complex health needs Read more...
Article on Government’s ‘Migrant Help’ Charity Out Now (3 January 2025)
Duncan Lewis Public Law Caseworker Annie Taylor Featured on Free Movement Read more...
Judge rules Sri Lankan asylum seekers were unlawfully detained for three years on Diego Garcia (17 December 2024)
Duncan Lewis clients deserve answers as to why “they were held in an illegal overseas prison” (Judgment VT (Sri Lanka) v The Commissioner for BIOT (BIOT SC 15 and 16 2023)) Read more...
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...
Duncan Lewis Diego Garcia Clients Speak of 'Inhumane' Conditions in our Latest Media Coverage (13 December 2024)
Public law solicitor Maria Petrova-Collins praises clients’ resilience in the face of complex legal disputes Read more...
The Full Story of the Landmark Victory Against Rwanda Policy Published in Legal Action Magazine (12 December 2024)
Inside the Legal Battle That Reshaped UK Refugee and Human Rights Law Read more...
Court of Appeal Overturns Decision in Landmark EU Settlement Scheme Case (10 December 2024)
Duncan Lewis achieves significant result for client in appeal against refusal of application under EU Settlement Scheme (R (Ali) v Secretary of State for the Home Department) Read more...
Raja Uruthiravinayagan Discusses ECHR's Role in UK Law and Politics in The Law Society Gazette (6 December 2024)
Public Law Solicitor Raja Uruthiravinayagan Highlights Crucial Role of ECHR in UK Legal and Political Frameworks in Law Society Gazette Read more...
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...
Lord Chancellor to raise rates by 30% for immigration and asylum controlled work after Duncan Lewis challenge (29 November 2024)
Company welcomes proposed hike in hourly and fixed fees following its judicial review claim Read more...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Duncan Lewis Secures Relocation for Afghan Security Analyst and Family (25 November 2024)
Former Afghan military liaison and interpreter, at risk from the Taliban, safely resettled with his family through expert legal representation. Read more...
BIOT Migrant on Diego Garcia Highlights Mental Health Struggles and Joy at UK Relocation Plan to BBC (19 November 2024)
Duncan Lewis client and his solicitor Maria Petrova-Collins speak about the case and its latest developments Read more...
£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...
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...
BIOT Migrants Stranded in Diego Garcia are to be allowed into the UK (5 November 2024)
The Government has long resisted bringing the group to the UK but has finally reconsidered its position, following a Judicial Review brought by Duncan Lewis and others Read more...
European Court of Human Rights Rules for Trafficking Victim in Case against Slovakia (28 October 2024)
Duncan Lewis public law team helps achieve unanimous result in BB v Slovakia (Application no. 48587/21) Read more...
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...
European Court of Human Rights: Spanish Authorities’ Ineffective Investigation into Trafficked Minor Violated Her Rights (14 October 2024)
Duncan Lewis’ public law team’s landmark victory in TV v Spain (Application No. 22512/21) highlights critical lessons for other jurisdictions Read more...
Duncan Lewis secure substantial damages for estate and family of deceased client following unlawful detention and deportation (4 October 2024)
AG was tragically killed after they were deported. Read more...
In the Press: Lord Chancellor's Commitment to Legal Aid Rate Decision by November Draws Media Attention (2 October 2024)
The news has been covered by major outlets including The Financial Times, Law Gazette, and Free Movement. Read more...
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...
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...
Duncan Lewis Solicitors’ Team Arrives on Diego Garcia for Landmark Hearing (17 September 2024)
Legal Team Fights for the Release of Clients Held in Unlawful Detention for Nearly Three Read more...
Thomas Munns Discusses Deplorable Conditions for Migrants at Manston House with ITV (9 September 2024)
Public Law Caseworker Thomas Munns highlights the indescribable treatment of migrants at processing site. Read more...
Duncan Lewis’ Solicitor Urges Labour Government to Act Swiftly Quoted on Legal Aid Reform in Law Gazette (2 September 2024)
Jeremy Bloom quoted in the Gazette following the issue of our challenge to the Lord Chancellor over falling fees Read more...
Court of Appeal upholds bail for Diego Garcia Asylum Seekers Amid Alarming Welfare Concerns (21 August 2024)
The British Indian Ocean Territory Court of Appeal has upheld the decision to grant bail to 47 asylum seekers who have been stranded on Diego Garcia, a joint US-UK military base, for nearly three years Read more...
Jamie Bell Discusses Afghan Relocation Scheme in FreeMovement Article (14 August 2024)
Public Law Solicitor Jamie Bell examines the new Home Office scheme designed to reunite families affected by the conflict in Afghanistan. Read more...
A Day in The Life of a Caseworker: Meet Conor Lamb (1 August 2024)
Watch our YouTube video for an insightful glimpse into what a typical day looks like for a Caseworker at Duncan Lewis Solicitors Read more...
Government to Reconsider Unlawful Trafficking Policy Following Duncan Lewis Challenge (30 July 2024)
Judicial argued that the denial of leave to remain for trafficking victims was unlawful Read more...
High Court to hear challenge against FCDO’s delay in relocating a Tamil refugee stranded on Diego Garcia (26 July 2024)
Duncan Lewis Solicitors is representing a Tamil refugee in a legal challenge against the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Affairs Read more...
New “No Walls” Podcast Episode Focusing on Climate Justice and Migration Out Now (25 July 2024)
Jessica Simor KC and Yumna Kamel discuss key issues including a landmark human rights case Read more...
UK Government Exploring Options to Bring Asylum Seekers Detained in Diego Garcia to the UK (23 July 2024)
The BIOT Commissioner has made formal requests to the UK government to bring “the most vulnerable asylum seekers” to the UK. Read more...
Home Office agrees to consider asylum claims for everyone in Rwanda cohort (23 July 2024)
Asylum seekers designated for removal to Rwanda will get their claims assessed in the UK, following a judicial review and subsequent settlement. Read more...
Duncan Lewis’ Guy Atoun Quoted in The Guardian on Diego Garcia Case (8 July 2024)
Caseworker speaks of UK Government’s inability to house asylum seekers in humane conditions Read more...
Toufique Hossain Wins Outstanding Achievement Award at the LALYs 2024 (8 July 2024)
Public Law Director Toufique Hossain wins top prize at the LALY Awards 2024 Read more...
Duncan Lewis Client Granted Permission to Challenge a Section 94 Certificate (17 June 2024)
An Upper Tribunal Judge has granted a client, represented by Duncan Lewis, permission to challenge a Section 94 certificate Read more...
Press: 50 migrants detained for removal to Rwanda freed on bail (14 June 2024)
50 asylum seekers scheduled for removal to Rwanda been released on immigration bail Read more...
George Macquisten’s journey from Caseworker to Newly Qualified Solicitor (13 June 2024)
George Macquisten has accepted a role as a Newly Qualified Solicitor within our Public Law department following the successful completion of his training contract Read more...
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...
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...
The Wethersfield Asylum Centre Site is like a “detention centre”, Shalini Patel tells ITV (7 June 2024)
Shalini Patel appeared on ITV News to discuss the in inadequate conditions asylum seekers are living in at the RAF Wethersfield Airbase Read more...
Duncan Lewis Challenges Unlawful Trafficking Policy on Behalf of Multiple Clients (3 June 2024)
Home Office unlawfully refuses stay for trafficking victims assessed as needing mental health therapy, our clients argue. Read more...
Toufique Hossain Discusses Rwanda Act Challenges in Solicitors Journal (31 May 2024)
The article The Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Act 2024, written by Toufique, provides his opinion on the the Act and the ways individuals can challenge their removal. Read more...
Duncan Lewis’ Public Law Team Featured in openDemocracy Report (29 May 2024)
Duncan Lewis’ Public Law team discussed the lengthy delays to Subject Access Requests (SAR) and the impact of these delays on the legal cases of vulnerable clients in a report by openDemocracy Read more...
Duncan Lewis Caseworker Details Diego Garcia Win for Free Movement (29 May 2024)
Guy Atoun’s article delving into Sri Lankan asylum seeker case featured by online platform Read more...
Government’s Illegal Migration Act Linked to Asylum Seeker’s Suicide, Says Public Law Director (28 May 2024)
Toufique Hossain tells Liberty Investigates about the impact of Home Office failures on Vulnerable Asylum Seekers Read more...
Duncan Lewis Secures Damages for a British National Unjustly Detained by the Home Office (22 May 2024)
Client was held for 9 days, questioned relentlessly, called a liar and refused entry Read more...
Bahar Ata and Nicholas Hughes Named as Finalists for the Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Awards 2024 (20 May 2024)
Congratulations to Director Bahar Ata and Solicitor Nicholas Hughes on their shortlisting’s for the Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Awards 2024 Read more...
High Court Finds Widespread Unlawfulness in Government’s Electronic Tagging Regime (16 May 2024)
Success for Duncan Lewis clients highlights multiple failures by the Secretary of State Read more...
Tamil Asylum Seekers Granted Bail on British Indian Ocean Territory (8 May 2024)
BIOT Commissioner’s Attempt to Stay Bail Order Unsuccessful Read more...
Duncan Lewis Solicitor Criticises Home Office over Family Visa Policies for Care Workers (3 May 2024)
Jeremy Bloom Discusses the Consequences of Denying Visas to Children and Partners of Care Workers with the Telegraph Read more...
Duncan Lewis’ Nicholas Hughes Discussed the Rwanda Bill During a Busy Day in the Media Spotlight (26 April 2024)
The experienced solicitor explained the bill’s impact on future challenges to the BBC, Times and Ch5 Read more...
Duncan Lewis Public Law team achieve High Court success on behalf of client in R(Barizi) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2023] EWHC 3491 (Admin) (23 April 2024)
The High Court has ruled in favour of our client, ordering their immediate release from immigration detention and provision of Schedule 10 accommodation Read more...
New “No Walls” Podcast Episode Focussing on the Humanitarian Crisis in Sudan Out Now! (18 April 2024)
Waging Peace directors and Guardian reporter Mark Townsend join legal director Toufique Hossain Read more...
Duncan Lewis’ Conor Lamb speaks to WIRED on the government’s ‘dystopian’ migrant tagging regime (27 March 2024)
Conor Lamb discusses ‘dystopian’ tagging of migrants in an interview with WIRED Read more...
New Episode of the No Walls Podcast Featuring Human Rights Defender Helen Duffy, Out Now! (15 March 2024)
The podcast hosts discuss the challenges of working within international human rights litigation Read more...
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...
Duncan Lewis Solicitors Celebrates Three Prestigious Wins at the Modern Law Awards 2024 (8 March 2024)
Duncan Lewis proudly accepted Outstanding Case of the Year, Pro-bono Team of the Year and Lawyer of the Year at the Modern Law Awards 2024. Read more...
Duncan Lewis Client Granted Final Hearing Permission, Challenging Asylum-Seeker Accommodation at RAF Wethersfield (29 February 2024)
There has been a ‘complete failure’ by the Home Office to apply its policy, so we are delighted with the High Court’s decision, says Solicitor Shalini Patel Read more...
Duncan Lewis Solicitors successfully challenges flawed age assessment process for vulnerable asylum seeker, citing procedural unfairness (28 February 2024)
Public law team secures interim relief and fresh age assessment for Sudanese client Read more...
Duncan Lewis’ pivotal role in government’s withdrawal of plans to scrap housing protections for asylum seekers garners significant press attention (14 February 2024)
Guardian, MSN and Express & Star cover ‘spectacular Government U-turn’ Read more...
Government withdraws “indefensible” plans to scrap housing protections for asylum seekers the day before trial (8 February 2024)
Duncan Lewis claimants say Government acted unlawfully in seeking to accommodate asylum seekers in unlicensed HMO accommodation Read more...
Duncan Lewis Facilitates Successful Relocation of Afghan Interpreter to the UK (7 February 2024)
Legal Advocacy of Duncan Lewis Solicitor Jamie Bell and Caseworker Mia Forton Proves Instrumental under ARAP Read more...
Home Office Admits Unlawfully Detaining Person with Severe Mental Illness After Legal Claim (6 February 2024)
Home Secretary concedes Article 3 ECHR breach after Duncan Lewis challenge on behalf of client Read more...
Duncan Lewis Wins Civil Servant Anonymity Challenge in Court of Appeal (2 February 2024)
Firm successfully contests a government's attempt to alter disclosure practices and HMO licensing requirements for asylum seeker accommodation Read more...
Duncan Lewis Secures Right to Challenge Home Office Certification Decision for Asylum Seeker (2 February 2024)
Public law team overcomes vigorous bid to have case dismissed Read more...
Duncan Lewis Challenges Unlawful Trafficking Policy on Behalf of Client (22 January 2024)
Denial of Discretionary Leave for Convicted Trafficking Victims is ‘Unlawful’, Challenge Argues Read more...
Duncan Lewis case highlights inexcusable delays in ARAP system (5 January 2024)
YY v Ministry of Defence raises questions about the suitability of the Bureaucratic Delays and Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy Read more...