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Public Law News
High Court Finds Home Office Complaints Process for Immigration Detainees Is Unfair (4 July 2025)
Policy for investigating mistreatment allegations in detention ruled procedurally unfair Read more...
Government Confirms 30% Legal Aid Fee Increase Following Duncan Lewis Legal Challenge (4 July 2025)
Historic win for access to justice but Government must go further Read more...
Permission Granted to Challenge Home Office’ Failure to Publish Appropriate Policy relating to HIV-Positive Detainees (1 July 2025)
The permission follows the determination of two previous cases in which detainees were also denied access to their life-saving antiretroviral medication. Read more...
New Episode of the No Walls Podcast, Refugee Rights in India: A Fight for Recognition, Out Now! (28 June 2025)
Sophie Lucas is joined by Prashant Busan, one of India’s most highly regarded Supreme Court advocates as they discuss the rights of refugees in India. Read more...
In the Press: Duncan Lewis Case Draws National Attention as Emergency Injunction Halts Deportation (25 June 2025)
The Independent, Liverpool Echo and The Gambia Journal report on our Public Law team’s urgent judicial review application that stopped the deportation of Fatou Tamba Read more...
Home Office Agrees to Settle GPS Electronic-Tagging Court of Appeal Case Ahead of Final Hearing (25 June 2025)
Further damages secured for clients in ground-breaking privacy and human rights case Read more...
James Packer Featured in Chronicle Law Article on Trans Migrants Facing Immigration Hurdles (24 June 2025)
Public Law Director James Packer has been featured in Chronicle Law for his work on a case exposing the systemic challenges transgender migrants face within the UK’s immigration system. Read more...
Duncan Lewis Public Law Team’s Challenge to Pause on Syrian Refugees’ Applications for Settlement Receives Widespread Media Coverage. (23 June 2025)
The proposed legal action against the government’s decision to pause decision-making on settlement applications made by recognised Syrian refugees has been spotlighted by the Independent, AOL and Arab News. Read more...
Tribunal Halts Deportation of Vulnerable Liverpool Woman Following Emergency Legal Action (19 June 2025)
Fatou Tamba wins last minute reprieve thanks to Duncan Lewis Solicitors Public Law team Read more...
Duncan Lewis Solicitors Secure Relocation of Afghan Female Government Official Under Leave Outside the Immigration Rules (LOTR) (18 June 2025)
This case underscores the urgent need for the UK Government to fulfil its promises and provide sanctuary to those who have risked their lives for human rights Read more...
Jamie Bell featured in Free Movement on Afghan Women’s Struggle for Asylum in the UK (13 June 2025)
Jamie Bell highlights the plight of Afghan women seeking asylum in the UK in a featured article on Free Movement Read more...
Duncan Lewis Solicitors Secures £73,000 in Damages for Client in Unlawful Detention Case (9 June 2025)
Duncan Lewis is pleased to announce a successful outcome in a false imprisonment claim, securing £73,000 in damages for our client Read more...
Duncan Lewis Public Law Team Successfully Challenges Unlawful Home Office Delay in Asylum Case (9 June 2025)
For over seven years, the asylum claim was left undetermined, with the Tribunal recognising serious flaws in the Home Office’s handling of the case. Read more...
Duncan Lewis Granted Permission to Challenge Unlawful Modern Slavery DLR Decision and Unpublished Home Office Practice (4 June 2025)
The decision comes after a third Judicial Review attempt in a harrowing case involving a trafficking survivor exploited in the UK for over 15 years. Read more...
Trans Migrants Face Additional Immigration Document Hurdles (23 May 2025)
James Packer, Public Law Director at Duncan Lewis, highlights how digital barriers and systemic discrimination is denying vulnerable people their basic rights. Read more...
Duncan Lewis Client Granted Indefinite Leave to Remain following Landmark EU Settlement Decision (21 May 2025)
Duncan Lewis achieves significant result for client following successful appeal against refusal of application under EU Settlement Scheme (R (Ali) v Secretary of State for the Home Department) Read more...
Success for Duncan Lewis Client Winston Knight Garners Significant Media Attention (19 May 2025)
The Public Law team’s tireless efforts to secure justice for Mr Knight has been spotlighted by national media outlets, including the Guardian and WIC News. Read more...
High Court Rules Home Secretary Misused Powers in Unlawful Detention of EU National (14 May 2025)
The High Court has ruled that the Home Office unlawfully detained an EU national to facilitate confiscation proceedings Read more...
New No Walls Podcast Episode: Trump’s Second Term So Far, out Now! (14 May 2025)
The new episode delves into Trump’s recent decisions in his second term as President. Read more...
Meet Newly Qualified Public Law Solicitor Jodie Spencer (13 May 2025)
Jodie is one of the latest to join our team of dedicated Public Law solicitors at Duncan Lewis Solicitors. Read more...
The Independent Spotlights Duncan Lewis Legal Challenge Against Home Office's Citizenship Policy (8 May 2025)
Jeremy Bloom comments on the unlawful impact of new Home Office rules that could deny thousands of refugees’ British citizenship. Read more...
High Court Grants Permission in Complex Asylum Case Involving Indian National (8 May 2025)
The High Court has granted permission for judicial review in the case of a vulnerable Indian national. Read more...
Duncan Lewis Secures Quashing of Home Office Negative Reasonable Grounds Decision – Fordham J Gives Useful Guidance on Various Aspects of the Reasonable Grounds Process. (1 May 2025)
The case concerned the lawfulness of a Negative Reasonable Grounds (NRG) decision issued under the National Referral Mechanism (NRM) in relation to a claim of human trafficking. Read more...
Duncan Lewis granted permission to apply for Judicial Review on behalf of vulnerable care leaver and victim of human trafficking and modern slavery (24 April 2025)
The Judicial Review application challenges the rationality and proportionality of the Home Office’s decision to grant our client one year of Leave to Remain, instead of four years. Read more...
Brazilian Tourist Wrongfully Detained After Volunteering, High Court Rules (16 April 2025)
Duncan Lewis team succeeds in challenging against Home Office's “slipshod” decision-making Read more...
Duncan Lewis’ Raja Uruthiravinayagan Shortlisted for the Lawyer Awards 2025 (15 April 2025)
Public law solicitor in the running for Associate of the Year at The Lawyer Awards 2025 Read more...
Duncan Lewis Helps Refugee Mother Bring Her Children to Safety in the UK (14 April 2025)
Public law team successfully pushes boundaries of Article 8 protections for children stranded abroad Read more...
Duncan Lewis Secures Indefinite Leave to Remain for Ugandan National after Legal Challenge (9 April 2025)
Judicial Review success restores client’s Indefinite Leave to Remain and access to vital benefits Read more...
Care Assistant Successfully Removed from the DBS Barred Lists After Upper Tribunal Appeal (8 April 2025)
Duncan Lewis successfully challenged DBS decision for care assistant with 25 years of experience Read more...
Success for Man Wrongly Barred From UK Featured by The Times and Free Movement (3 April 2025)
Claimant’s Kafkaesque nightmare ended thanks challenge by public law director James Packer Read more...
High Court Ruling on Asylum Claim Withdrawals and Support Termination Protects Asylum Seekers (24 March 2025)
Duncan Lewis Solicitors acted for the Interested Party in R (SSHD) v FTT (MAH & Ors) [2025] EWHC 694 (Admin) Read more...
High Court Grants Permission to Challenge Father’s Forced Relocation (24 March 2025)
Home Office’s ‘lack of reasoning’ over decision to move dad away from his two children criticised Read more...
Duncan Lewis Success for Client ‘Wrongly Exiled’ from UK Featured in the Telegraph (21 March 2025)
Home Office Admits Error After Challenge by Public Law Director James Packer Read more...
Government faces High Court Challenge Over Brook House Inquiry Response (18 March 2025)
Duncan Lewis Solicitors Represents Victims in Legal Action Against Failure to Rectify Dangerous Detention Practices Read more...
Innocent Man Barred from the UK After Home Office Mix-up Reunited with Family (14 March 2025)
Home Office criminal records error successfully challenged by Duncan Lewis Solicitors Read more...
Duncan Lewis Bags Case of the Year and Pro Bono awards at the LexisNexis Legal Awards (14 March 2025)
Congratulations to our teams on winning another two prestigious awards Read more...
Windrush Client Granted Permission to Challenge Unlawful Deportation (13 March 2025)
Upper Tribunal Judge Grants Permission to Challenge Unlawful Deportation and Orders Expedited Hearing Read more...
High Court Issues Three Mandatory Injunctions to Release Vulnerable Asylum Seeker (12 March 2025)
Duncan Lewis secures the release of vulnerable asylum seeker from Brook House Read more...
Public Law Solicitor Explores Afghan Asylum Seeker Issues in Free Movement Online Article (10 March 2025)
Duncan Lewis’ Jamie Bell highlights the Home Office failures leaving thousands in limbo Read more...
High Court Rules Kidnap for Ransom Constitutes Exploitation in Trafficking Claims (10 March 2025)
Duncan Lewis Solicitors secures important ruling (R (AAM) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2025] EWHC 447 (Admin). Read more...
Legal Aid Challenge and Neurodiversity Project Highly Commended at Modern Law Awards (7 March 2025)
Ground-breaking work by Duncan Lewis’ teams recognised at prestigious award ceremony Read more...
Policy Change to Leave Asylum Seekers in Limbo Duncan Lewis’ Solicitor Tells Guardian (6 March 2025)
Jamie Bell fears Afghans migrants will suffer new hostile environment for asylum claims Read more...
Cranston Inquiry to hear from survivor of 2021 Channel Tragedy (4 March 2025)
Duncan Lewis Represents Families of Victims in Landmark Investigation Read more...
Damages Secured in Unlawful Detention Case for Disputed Minor (3 March 2025)
Duncan Lewis Secures Justice for Client Wrongfully Held as an Adult Read more...
Duncan Lewis Home Office Citizenship Challenge Policy Garners Media Coverage (3 March 2025)
Legal Action by our public law team featured in The Guardian and Forbes Read more...
Supreme Court declares daughter of UK national wrongfully deprived of citizenship is British (26 February 2025)
Duncan Lewis’ reunite father and daughter who lost ‘critical years’ together Read more...
Duncan Lewis Secures Permission to Challenge Secretary of State’s Refusal of Authority to Carry (21 February 2025)
Judge to consider the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015 in relation to the right to remain in the UK Read more...
Duncan Lewis to Challenge ‘Unlawful’ Good Character British Citizenship Requirements (21 February 2025)
A recent policy change breaches Refugee Convention says public law director Read more...
Avoiding Costly Pitfalls: The Importance of Professional Legal Representation (21 February 2025)
Duncan Lewis director’s article in Free Movement explores costs litigation and the risks faced by litigants in person Read more...
Government Announces Inquiry into events at Manston Short Term Holding Facility (13 February 2025)
The non-statutory inquiry into conditions at the Holding Facility follows Duncan Lewis’ Judicial Review claim Read more...
Duncan Lewis’ Toufique Hossain Wins Lifetime Achievement Award (13 February 2025)
The Society of British Bangladeshi Solicitors recognises director’s contribution to law Read more...
Duncan Lewis Secures Policy Change from the Civil Aviation Authority for Corporate Client (5 February 2025)
Success demonstrates cost-effective, strategic expertise on behalf of corporate clients Read more...
Duncan Lewis Public Law Contribute to UNHCR Report on Further Submissions in the UK (30 January 2025)
Report provides a comprehensive review of the UK's procedures for further submissions in the asylum process Read more...
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...