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DSC Immigration Team
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Immigration team at Doughty Street Chambers. Human Rights specialists with a reputation for excellence in asylum and immigration matters.
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We are excited to share that we have attained a Band 1 ranking in Immigration in this year's edition of Chambers and Partners UK Bar Guide 2025!
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Doughty Street Chambers success in Chambers and Partners UK Bar Guide 2025
Doughty Street Chambers is proud to announce another year of excellent success in the latest edition of the Chambers and Partners UK Bar Guide 2025.
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FREE UPCOMING EVENT 📣

A Reflective Bar- How successful have diversity and inclusion programmes been in encouraging better representation?

📆15th July 2025
🕠17:30 - 19:00, followed by a drinks reception

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A Reflective Bar- How successful have diversity and inclusion programmes been in encouraging better representation?
A Reflective Bar- How successful have diversity and inclusion programmes been in encouraging better representation?Tuesday 15th July 2025 | 17:30 - 19:00, followed by a drinks reception54 Doughty Stre...
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June 16, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Home Office in breach of duty towards migrant children

@alasdairmackenzie.bsky.social was instructed by Alexandra Rowe of Birnberg Peirce and Partners.

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Home Office in breach of duty towards migrant children
The Home Office has been found by the High Court to have breached its duty under s.55 of the Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Act 2009 to promote the best interests of children – on this occasi
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April 10, 2025 at 9:42 AM
High Court finds the Home Secretary acted unlawfully in accommodating three asylum seekers at Raf Wethersfield: @shushinluh.bsky.social & Sarah Dobbie were instructed on behalf of three of the four Lead Claimants along with Ben Amunwa @3pbbarristers.bsky.social.
High Court finds the Home Secretary acted unlawfully in accommodating three asylum seekers at Raf Wethersfield
Summary
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March 14, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Court of Appeal uphold duty on Home Office to consult Medical Justice on policies affecting detention of vulnerable people: @shushinluh.bsky.social & Laura Profumo acted for @medicaljustice.org.uk in the High Court and on appeal. @jedcpennington.bsky.social @wilsonsolicitors.bsky.social instructed.
Court of Appeal uphold duty on Home Office to consult Medical Justice on policies affecting detention of vulnerable people
In a decision handed down today, 14 March 2025, the Court of Appeal has upheld a judicial review brought by Medical Justice
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March 14, 2025 at 12:25 PM
📢Upcoming Webinar: Deprivation of citizenship: latest developments | Monday, 31 March, 2025 | 17:30

Speakers: @alasdairmackenzie.bsky.social & Grace Capel

The speakers will discuss recent case law, including the Supreme Court’s decision in N3 & ZA.
Deprivation of citizenship: latest developments
Deprivation of citizenship: latest developmentsMonday, 31 March, 2025
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March 14, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Supreme Court rules two people who successfully challenged an order depriving them of their citizenship had remained British throughout.

Alasdair Mackenzie (@alasdairmackenzie.bsky.social) was led by Hugh Southey KC Matrix Chambers. Fahad Ansari of Duncan Lewis Solicitors instructed.
Supreme Court rules on child’s citizenship
The Supreme Court has given judgment in N3 & ZA v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2025] UKSC 6, a case concer
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February 26, 2025 at 3:05 PM
High Court judgment on MSVCC re-entry for survivor of modern slavery

ETX instructed Grace Capel, with Bryony Goodesmith, Adam Hundt and Nakita Hedges of @dpglaw.co.uk

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High Court judgment on MSVCC re-entry for survivor of modern slavery
The High Court has found that the Home Office unlawfully refused to ‘re-enter’ a confirmed victim of modern slavery into the National Referral Mechanism (“NRM”) to receive the support he needs to a
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February 19, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Doughty Street Chambers Children’s Rights Group Annual Children’s Rights Lecture 2024 | Thursday 13 March 2025

The Children’s Rights Group at Doughty Street Chambers is delighted that this year’s Children’s Rights Lecture will be delivered by Professor @sonialivingstone.bsky.social
February 6, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Home Secretary to amend Modern Slavery Statutory Guidance in respect of process for re-entry into trafficking support | EXC was represented by Hannah Khalifah of ATLEU, with Marisa Cohen and Catherine Meredith, and Chris Buttler KC of Matrix Chambers.

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Home Secretary to amend Modern Slavery Statutory Guidance in respect of process for re-entry into trafficking support
Following judicial review proceedings brought by the Anti-Trafficking and Labour Exploitation Unit (ATLEU) the Home Secretary has agreed to amend the process by which victims of trafficking and mod
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February 4, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Doughty Street Chambers is thrilled and proud to announce that our leading juniors, Peter Caldwell, David Rhodes, Jonathan Price, Anthony Vaughan and @adamwagner1.bsky.social have been appointed King’s Counsel following their success in the 2024 competition!

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Peter Caldwell, David Rhodes, Jonathan Price, Anthony Vaughan and Adam Wagner newly appointed King’s Counsel
Doughty Street Chambers is thrilled and proud to announce that our leading juniors, Peter Caldwell
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January 24, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Doughty Street Chambers Children’s Rights Group Annual Children’s Rights Lecture 2024 | Thursday 13 March 2025

The Children’s Rights Group at Doughty Street Chambers is delighted that this year’s Children’s Rights Lecture will be delivered by Professor @sonialivingstone.bsky.social e.bsky.social
DOUGHTY STREET CHAMBERS CHILDREN’S RIGHTS GROUP ANNUAL CHILDREN’S RIGHTS LECTURE 2024
DOUGHTY STREET CHAMBERS CHILDREN’S RIGHTS GROUP ANNUAL CHILDREN’S RIGHTS LECTURE 2024 Thursday 13 March 2025, 17.30 – 19:00 GMT, followed by a reception until 20:00 GMT. Every year, in November, the i...
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January 9, 2025 at 12:43 PM
High Court Clarifies Judicial Review Transfer Requirements between the Administrative Court and Upper Tribunal

@shushinluh.bsky.social and Rosa Polaschek appeared for the claimant, instructed by John Crowley and Aisling Slater of @leigh-day.bsky.social

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High Court Clarifies Judicial Review Transfer Requirements between the Administrative Court and Upper Tribunal
In R(ABW) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2024] EWHC 3205 (Admin), Mr Justice Dove (also President of th
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December 13, 2024 at 3:28 PM
📣Doughty Street Chambers Open Day 2025

Saturday 25th January 2025 |In-person and Online | 10:30 - 14:00

Join Doughty Street Chambers for an Open Day, where you'll have the chance to explore your aspirations with barristers & staff

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Doughty Street Chambers Open Day 2025
Doughty Street Chambers Open Day 2025 Saturday 25th January 2025 | In-person and Online | 10:30 - 14:00 | Refreshments will be provided Are you considering a career at the Bar? Join Doughty Street Cha...
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December 12, 2024 at 2:46 PM
📣Upcoming Seminar 2025📣

Immigration-A Year in Review | Thursday 9th January 2025

Speakers: @simonfrcox.bsky.social, Michael Spencer, Grace Capel, Joshua Jackson & Hannah Smith. This seminar will be chaired by Catherine Meredith

Register your place here: www.doughtystreet.co.uk/event/immigr...
Immigration - A Year in Review
Immigration - A Year in Review Thursday 9th January 2025 | 18:00 - 19:30, followed by a drinks reception Doughty Street Chambers’ Immigration Team are delighted to invite you to our first seminar of 2...
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December 11, 2024 at 1:10 PM
Local authority concedes age dispute challenge and accepts young refugee wrongly age assessed after 18 months of litigation - Antonia Benfield @antoniabenfield.bsky.social was instructed by Kathryn Gooding and Najibah Chowdhury of Irwin Mitchell www.doughtystreet.co.uk/news/local-a...
Local authority concedes age dispute challenge and accepts young refugee wrongly age assessed after 18 months of litigation
The London Borough of Islington conceded a claim for judicial review (JR-2024-LON-001198) days before substantive hearing after having disputed the age of a young Sudanese refugee “AA” and deeming
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December 11, 2024 at 11:30 AM
Darfuri 17-year-old child successful in establishing his age in the Upper Tribunal after two local authorities unlawfully assessed him to be an adult. Antonia Benfield @antoniabenfield.bsky.social was instructed by Basmah Sahib & Javaria Ahmed of Bindmans LLP
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Darfuri 17-year-old child successful in establishing his age in the Upper Tribunal after two local authorities unlawfully assessed him to be an adult
The Upper Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) yesterday handed down judgment in the case of R (ARIA) v London Borough of Hounslow (JR-2024-LON-000862) allowing ARIA’s claim for judicia
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November 29, 2024 at 3:49 PM
That’s a wrap! Thank you to all of our wonderful speakers for an incredibly stimulating day.

Thank you, too, to the attendees. If you have any questions, message this account and we’ll direct your queries to the right place!
November 15, 2024 at 5:20 PM
Today, we welcome immigration and Court of Protection professionals to our Migrants and Mental Health Disability Conference, organised with @migrantsorganise.bsky.social! Details here: www.doughtystreet.co.uk/event/migran...
Migrants and Mental Health Disability All-Day Conference: Best practices for immigration and court of protection professionals
Migrants and Mental Health Disability All-Day Conference: Best practices for immigration and court of protection professionals THE SPEAKER LIST AND PROGRAMME FOR THE DAY CAN BE ACCESSED HERE. Friday 1...
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November 15, 2024 at 10:10 AM
📢Upcoming Webinar📢

Practice update: New Practice Direction of the First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) - Wednesday 4 Dec 2024 | 12:00 - 13:00

Speakers: @alasdairmackenzie.bsky.social, Sarah Dobbie and @finnianclarke.bsky.social

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Practice update: New Practice Direction of the First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber)
Practice update: New Practice Direction of the First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber)   Wednesday 4 December 2024 | 12:00 - 13:00 Speakers: Alasdair Mackenzie, Sarah Dobbie and Finnian C...
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November 14, 2024 at 11:43 AM
📢 Just 4 Tickets Left! 📢
We're down to the last few spots for the Migrants and Mental Health Disability Conference!

All proceeds for this conference will be donated to Migrants Organise.

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November 12, 2024 at 2:37 PM
🚨Tickets Still Available! 🚨
Join us for the Migrants and Mental Health Disability All-Day Conference: Best Practices for Immigration and Court of Protection Professionals on 15th November. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of this impactful event!

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November 1, 2024 at 11:54 AM
Migrants and Mental Health Disability All-Day Conference: Best practices for immigration and court of protection professionals - 15 Nov 2024. Register your place now as space is limited!
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Migrants and Mental Health Disability All-Day Conference: Best practices for immigration and court of protection professionals
Migrants and Mental Health Disability All-Day Conference: Best practices for immigration and court of protection professionals Friday 15 November 2024 | 9:00AM - 17:00PM GMT, followed by a drinks rece...
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October 22, 2024 at 3:15 PM
SIAC allows statutory review of naturalisation refusal by Home Secretary - David Lemer acted as Special advocate for FGF, with Martin Goudie KC.

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SIAC allows statutory review of naturalisation refusal by Home Secretary
The Special immigration Appeals Commission has delivered judgment in the case of
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October 22, 2024 at 11:38 AM
We are excited to share that we have attained a Band 1 ranking in Immigration in this year's edition of Chambers and Partners UK Bar Guide 2025!
🔽
www.doughtystreet.co.uk/news/doughty...
Doughty Street Chambers success in Chambers and Partners UK Bar Guide 2025
Doughty Street Chambers is proud to announce another year of excellent success in the latest edition of the Chambers and Partners UK Bar Guide 2025.
www.doughtystreet.co.uk
October 18, 2024 at 12:36 PM
Doughty Street Immigration team is delighted to welcome Hannah Smith to the team as a full tenant, following her successful completion of pupillage.

Read more about Hannah here:
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Hannah Smith
Hannah specialises in immigration, public law and human rights, inquests and civil actions against authorities.
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October 11, 2024 at 12:18 PM