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Cranston Inquiry Finds Deaths of More Than 30 People Were Avoidable, Exposing Systemic Failures in UK Search and Rescue (5 February 2026)

Duncan Lewis Solicitors welcomes findings and calls for urgent implementation of recommendations Read more...

Duncan Lewis Shortlisted for Two Prestigious LexisNexis Legal Awards 2026 (4 February 2026)

LexisNexis recognises our successful legal aid challenge and exceptional trainee development programmes. Read more...

Duncan Lewis Secures Successful Outcome for Young Refugee in Age Dispute Case (29 January 2026)

Duncan Lewis Solicitors has successfully represented a young refugee in age dispute proceedings in the Upper Tribunal (Immigration & Asylum Chamber). Read more...

Inquiry Opens into Manston House with Duncan Lewis Representing 75 Former Detainees (20 January 2026)

Inquiry to examine overcrowding, unlawful detention and systemic failures at asylum facility Read more...

Home Office U-turns Over Immigration Status of Trafficking Victims after Legal Challenge (7 January 2026)

Having robustly defended its decision making, the Home Office backs town shortly before final hearing Read more...

Duncan Lewis Secures Urgent Injunction Preventing Mother and Baby Becoming Homeless at Christmas (6 January 2026)

Swift action by public law team wins High Court protection family at risk of being street homeless Read more...

Duncan Lewis' solicitor analyses High Court Brook House safeguarding failures in Free Movement Online (2 January 2026)

Jamie Bell examines the recent ruling which suggests the systemic failures of the past still persist Read more...

Court of Appeal Confirms Right to Challenge Termination of Asylum Support (19 December 2025)

The Court of Appeal has confirmed that the Asylum Support Tribunal has jurisdiction to hear appeals against the termination of asylum support following withdrawal decisions. Read more...

Court of Appeal to Hear Challenge on Adequacy of Asylum Accommodation at Wethersfield Barracks (16 December 2025)

Permission granted to appeal in test case examining whether camp-style accommodation meets statutory and human rights standards Read more...

Court of Appeal of the BIOT dismisses Commissioner’s appeal in landmark Diego Garcia detention case (16 December 2025)

The Court of Appeal of the British Indian Ocean Territory has dismissed the Commissioner’s appeal in a landmark case concerning the unlawful detention of Tamil asylum seekers. Read more...

High Court Rules Home Office Failed to Protect Vulnerable Detainees (15 December 2025)

Judges find prolonged breach of human rights safeguards at Brook House IRC following Duncan Lewis challenge Read more...

Court of Appeal Confirms Approach in Citizenship Deprivation Appeals (19 November 2025)

Duncan Lewis Solicitors’ Rajni Chodha Leads Complex Case Before Senior Courts Read more...

Court Challenge Halts Council's Flawed Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Demand (19 November 2025)

Council cancels £26,000 bill following legal challenge led by Public Law Director James Packer Read more...

Duncan Lewis Client Wins Judicial Review against the Home Secretary (18 November 2025)

Public Law team secures judicial review victory clarifying immigration bail accommodation rights after overcoming Legal Aid Agency funding obstacles. Read more...

Legal Challenge Prompts UK Government to Extend Support for Gazan Students’ Dependants (7 November 2025)

Home Office updates guidance following judicial review led by Duncan Lewis Solicitors and counsel team. Read more...

Home Office Reverses Relocation of Vulnerable Diego Garcia Asylum Seeker Away from Vital Cancer Care (4 November 2025)

Successful legal challenge ensures continuity of oncology treatment for client previously moved outside hospital catchment area Read more...

Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal Under EEA Regulations after Duncan Lewis Solicitors Challenge (4 November 2025)

Successful outcome underscores the continued importance of EU law principles in post-Brexit appeals Read more...

Home Office Prevented from Transferring Vulnerable Asylum Seeker Away from Support Network (13 October 2025)

Duncan Lewis’ public law team secures urgent out-of-hours injunction against Home Office Read more...

Court of Appeal Rules in Favour of Unaccompanied Child Refugees Seeking Family Reunion (10 October 2025)

Significant victory for Duncan Lewis Public Law team in challenge to Home Office policy Read more...

Home Office Blocked from Moving Vulnerable Father away from his Young Child (8 October 2025)

Duncan Lewis secures judicial review success for father with mental health challenges Read more...

No Walls Podcast: Barrister Mira Hammad on Pro-Palestinian Demonstrations and the Law (11 September 2025)

Duncan Lewis’ Toufique Hossain discusses protest rights and free speech with leading criminal law barrister Read more...

Duncan Lewis Solicitors Launches Legal Challenge Against Government’s Closure of Afghan Relocation Scheme (3 September 2025)

Duncan Lewis is representing the Afghanistan and Central Asian Association in a legal challenge against the government’s closure of the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy. Read more...

Duncan Lewis Secures Breakthrough for Gazan Students Seeking UK post graduate courses this Autumn (3 September 2025)

Home Secretary commits to fast-tracking visas and biometric applications after extensive pre-action correspondence Read more...

Duncan Lewis Solicitor Featured in Media on MoD Afghan Data Leak (31 July 2025)

Jamie Bell speaks to The Guardian, Channel 5 News and ABC Australia Read more...

Duncan Lewis Investigates Legal Action over MoD Afghan Data Breach (18 July 2025)

Victims and their families urged to get in touch – as legal aid law firm builds case for Windrush style compensation scheme Read more...

Pro Bono Victory: Duncan Lewis Successfully Appeal Deportation Order for Vulnerable Client (16 July 2025)

The case, taken on pro bono, underscores Duncan Lewis’ commitment to securing justice for the most vulnerable. Read more...

Duncan Lewis Secures Permission to Challenge Home Office Over Immigration Status of Trafficking Victims (9 July 2025)

The Public Law Team are acting on behalf of three separate group judicial review challenges. Read more...

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...