Jeremy Ogilvie-Harris
@jogilvieharris.bsky.social
Barrister, Cornerstone Barristers. Formerly of Hackney Law Centre, Southwark Law Centre and Queen Mary Uni. Public Law LLM from UCL. Interests: Public Law, Human Rights, Housing, Benefits, Planning, Data Protection and Information, National Security
Rochdale MBC concedes JR over approval to demolish 126 social housing units in Lower Falinge. Court found failure to properly consider if wider redevelopment required EIA.
@jogilvieharris.bsky.social represented the successful Claimant
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@jogilvieharris.bsky.social represented the successful Claimant
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September 15, 2025 at 2:06 PM
I am in the Admin Court this afternoon for a permission hearing. Case concerns council estate block with a lift that consistently breaks down and Hackney Council's treatment of a disabled tenant with mobility needs who cannot access his second floor flat without a lift.
#Discrimination #PublicLaw
#Discrimination #PublicLaw
August 28, 2025 at 9:11 AM
I am in the Admin Court this afternoon for a permission hearing. Case concerns council estate block with a lift that consistently breaks down and Hackney Council's treatment of a disabled tenant with mobility needs who cannot access his second floor flat without a lift.
#Discrimination #PublicLaw
#Discrimination #PublicLaw
Proud to be instructed by @pilc-campaigns.bsky.social in this important case.
"Earlier this month, PILC issued a claim for Judicial Review against Croydon Council, challenging its decision to end all walk-in access at its main housing service offices."
#PublicLaw #HumanRights #Homelessness
"Earlier this month, PILC issued a claim for Judicial Review against Croydon Council, challenging its decision to end all walk-in access at its main housing service offices."
#PublicLaw #HumanRights #Homelessness
PILC launches High Court challenge to closure of walk-in homelessness support •
Earlier this month, PILC issued a claim for Judicial Review against Croydon Council, challenging its decision to end all walk-in access at its main housing service offices. This change means residents...
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August 5, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Proud to be instructed by @pilc-campaigns.bsky.social in this important case.
"Earlier this month, PILC issued a claim for Judicial Review against Croydon Council, challenging its decision to end all walk-in access at its main housing service offices."
#PublicLaw #HumanRights #Homelessness
"Earlier this month, PILC issued a claim for Judicial Review against Croydon Council, challenging its decision to end all walk-in access at its main housing service offices."
#PublicLaw #HumanRights #Homelessness
First-tier Tribunal accepted argument that my disabled benefits client was not notified properly about the duty to disclose. Her overpayment of £17k, reduced significantly due to technical arguments about calculation of income, is not recoverable as a result!
#WeflareBenefits #PublicLaw
#WeflareBenefits #PublicLaw
July 24, 2025 at 1:51 PM
First-tier Tribunal accepted argument that my disabled benefits client was not notified properly about the duty to disclose. Her overpayment of £17k, reduced significantly due to technical arguments about calculation of income, is not recoverable as a result!
#WeflareBenefits #PublicLaw
#WeflareBenefits #PublicLaw
Just been granted permission to bring a judicial review claim which the Legal Aid Agency said had poor merits. LAA refused to overturn their decision on review and appeal and only reversed their decision when a detailed LBA was sent by my sols. Access to justice can be undermined in “hidden” ways.
June 24, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Just been granted permission to bring a judicial review claim which the Legal Aid Agency said had poor merits. LAA refused to overturn their decision on review and appeal and only reversed their decision when a detailed LBA was sent by my sols. Access to justice can be undermined in “hidden” ways.
Pleasure to help!!
🥳Eviction stopped! A HASL family were facing a no-fault eviction from their private rented home. With the help of @southwarklawcentre.bsky.social @jogilvieharris.bsky.social the judge threw out the landlord's case and our members have won more time in their home! Hurray for landlord licensing!
April 24, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Pleasure to help!!
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🥳Eviction stopped! A HASL family were facing a no-fault eviction from their private rented home. With the help of @southwarklawcentre.bsky.social @jogilvieharris.bsky.social the judge threw out the landlord's case and our members have won more time in their home! Hurray for landlord licensing!
April 24, 2025 at 12:21 PM
🥳Eviction stopped! A HASL family were facing a no-fault eviction from their private rented home. With the help of @southwarklawcentre.bsky.social @jogilvieharris.bsky.social the judge threw out the landlord's case and our members have won more time in their home! Hurray for landlord licensing!
Pleased to say that my client has been granted permission to bring his judicial review.
Admin Court today: claimant challenges the DWP’s refusal to pay Universal Credit using common law powers, after supporting his child’s cancer treatment abroad. Raises key questions about state discretion & welfare.
@jogilvieharris.bsky.social is instructed by North West London Law Centres.
@jogilvieharris.bsky.social is instructed by North West London Law Centres.
April 15, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Pleased to say that my client has been granted permission to bring his judicial review.
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We’re proud to share that @joecannonlondon.bsky.social and @jogilvieharris.bsky.social have been named on the Recognition List 2025, celebrating lawyers who dedicated 25+ hours to pro bono work over the past year.
👏 Congratulations to Joe and Jeremy on this well-deserved recognition!
#ProBono
👏 Congratulations to Joe and Jeremy on this well-deserved recognition!
#ProBono
April 8, 2025 at 9:27 AM
We’re proud to share that @joecannonlondon.bsky.social and @jogilvieharris.bsky.social have been named on the Recognition List 2025, celebrating lawyers who dedicated 25+ hours to pro bono work over the past year.
👏 Congratulations to Joe and Jeremy on this well-deserved recognition!
#ProBono
👏 Congratulations to Joe and Jeremy on this well-deserved recognition!
#ProBono
Pleased to be included in the Pro Bono Recognition List. Last year, I advised a social housing tenant on a discrimination defence to possession proceedings, I represented a benefits claimant in a complex FtT appeal and a claimant in a GDPR claim.
#ProBono #PublicLaw #HumanRights #EqualityAct
#ProBono #PublicLaw #HumanRights #EqualityAct
April 7, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Pleased to be included in the Pro Bono Recognition List. Last year, I advised a social housing tenant on a discrimination defence to possession proceedings, I represented a benefits claimant in a complex FtT appeal and a claimant in a GDPR claim.
#ProBono #PublicLaw #HumanRights #EqualityAct
#ProBono #PublicLaw #HumanRights #EqualityAct
Israeli military changes account of Gaza paramedics’ killing after video of attack
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Israeli military changes account of Gaza paramedics’ killing after video of attack
Phone footage contradicts IDF claims vehicles were not using emergency lights when troops opened fire
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April 7, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Israeli military changes account of Gaza paramedics’ killing after video of attack
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USA under Trump is following in the footsteps of the UK under Conservative government. They have their own Rwanda case (El Salvador - although perhaps on a different scale) and now their own “Good Law Project case” on automatically deleting messages (again different scale).
Judge orders Trump administration to preserve Signal texts on Houthi attack
Judge James Boasberg issued a temporary restraining order against deleting any messages in the controversial chat.
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March 28, 2025 at 7:38 AM
USA under Trump is following in the footsteps of the UK under Conservative government. They have their own Rwanda case (El Salvador - although perhaps on a different scale) and now their own “Good Law Project case” on automatically deleting messages (again different scale).
“The chancellor hoped to shift the focus from the benefits cuts, which appalled some Labour backbenchers, to promising to “secure Britain’s future” with a £2.2bn increase to defence spending.”
Priorities... cuts for the marginalised for more destructive weapons.
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Priorities... cuts for the marginalised for more destructive weapons.
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Further benefits cuts planned as Rachel Reeves forced to find extra £1.6bn
Chancellor risks wrath of Labour backbenchers with spring statement set to confirm deeper cuts
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March 26, 2025 at 6:34 AM
“The chancellor hoped to shift the focus from the benefits cuts, which appalled some Labour backbenchers, to promising to “secure Britain’s future” with a £2.2bn increase to defence spending.”
Priorities... cuts for the marginalised for more destructive weapons.
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Priorities... cuts for the marginalised for more destructive weapons.
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📢 New ruling: MI5 can withhold its emissions data under national security grounds — but climate change is still a “compelling” factor in disclosure cases.
A fascinating analysis by @jogilvieharris.bsky.social
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#ClimateLaw #NationalSecurity
A fascinating analysis by @jogilvieharris.bsky.social
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#ClimateLaw #NationalSecurity
Deep Dive: Information Tribunal considers tensions between national security and climate change | Cornerstone Barristers
By Jeremy Ogilvie-Harris The First-tier Tribunal (General Regulatory Chamber) recently considered and handed down a decision on whether the Security Service (‘MI5’) was exempted from […]
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March 24, 2025 at 1:42 PM
📢 New ruling: MI5 can withhold its emissions data under national security grounds — but climate change is still a “compelling” factor in disclosure cases.
A fascinating analysis by @jogilvieharris.bsky.social
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#ClimateLaw #NationalSecurity
A fascinating analysis by @jogilvieharris.bsky.social
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#ClimateLaw #NationalSecurity
“Keir Starmer has been warned against “appeasing” Donald Trump as he considers reducing a major tax for US tech companies while cutting disability benefits and public sector jobs.”
Labour: cutting benefits for the marginalised while facilitating neocolonialism.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Labour: cutting benefits for the marginalised while facilitating neocolonialism.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Starmer is warned against ‘appeasing’ Trump with tax cut for US tech firms
Labour MP and Lib Dem leader express concern social media companies could be let off hook just as benefits are cut
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March 24, 2025 at 7:32 AM
“Keir Starmer has been warned against “appeasing” Donald Trump as he considers reducing a major tax for US tech companies while cutting disability benefits and public sector jobs.”
Labour: cutting benefits for the marginalised while facilitating neocolonialism.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Labour: cutting benefits for the marginalised while facilitating neocolonialism.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Thread from last evening in the progress of the deportations court order case.
Yes, those watching may be frustrated at the judge not yet imposing sanctions.
But he is going about this in exactly the right way. These things take considerable skill and patience.
Yes, those watching may be frustrated at the judge not yet imposing sanctions.
But he is going about this in exactly the right way. These things take considerable skill and patience.
You all have the benefit here of watching, in real time, an experienced savvy judge close down slowly and methodically every avenue of escape for the US government.
This is an outstanding forensic exercise.
They are becoming cornered.
Keep watching.
This is an outstanding forensic exercise.
They are becoming cornered.
Keep watching.
NEW: Boasberg's patience is wearing thin.
"In an ex parte pleading delivered shortly after today’s deadline, the Government again evaded its obligations."
He orders government to show cause as to why it didn't violate court order by failing to return migrants on 2 planes that departed March 15..
"In an ex parte pleading delivered shortly after today’s deadline, the Government again evaded its obligations."
He orders government to show cause as to why it didn't violate court order by failing to return migrants on 2 planes that departed March 15..
March 21, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Thread from last evening in the progress of the deportations court order case.
Yes, those watching may be frustrated at the judge not yet imposing sanctions.
But he is going about this in exactly the right way. These things take considerable skill and patience.
Yes, those watching may be frustrated at the judge not yet imposing sanctions.
But he is going about this in exactly the right way. These things take considerable skill and patience.
Reposted by Jeremy Ogilvie-Harris
You all have the benefit here of watching, in real time, an experienced savvy judge close down slowly and methodically every avenue of escape for the US government.
This is an outstanding forensic exercise.
They are becoming cornered.
Keep watching.
This is an outstanding forensic exercise.
They are becoming cornered.
Keep watching.
NEW: Boasberg's patience is wearing thin.
"In an ex parte pleading delivered shortly after today’s deadline, the Government again evaded its obligations."
He orders government to show cause as to why it didn't violate court order by failing to return migrants on 2 planes that departed March 15..
"In an ex parte pleading delivered shortly after today’s deadline, the Government again evaded its obligations."
He orders government to show cause as to why it didn't violate court order by failing to return migrants on 2 planes that departed March 15..
March 20, 2025 at 8:54 PM
You all have the benefit here of watching, in real time, an experienced savvy judge close down slowly and methodically every avenue of escape for the US government.
This is an outstanding forensic exercise.
They are becoming cornered.
Keep watching.
This is an outstanding forensic exercise.
They are becoming cornered.
Keep watching.
Successful application to have a possession order and warrant of eviction set aside today. Private landlord did not validly serve claim form on “all other occupiers”. Anyway, r. 3.1(7) discretion exercised because no notice of hearing and defence that NTQs don’t end assured tenancies.
#HousingLaw
#HousingLaw
March 19, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Successful application to have a possession order and warrant of eviction set aside today. Private landlord did not validly serve claim form on “all other occupiers”. Anyway, r. 3.1(7) discretion exercised because no notice of hearing and defence that NTQs don’t end assured tenancies.
#HousingLaw
#HousingLaw
In this article for @cornerstonebarristers.com, I summarise six recent housing cases that raise human rights issues.
#HumanRights #PublicLaw #Housing
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#HumanRights #PublicLaw #Housing
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Human Rights: Housing case law update | Cornerstone Barristers
By Jeremy Ogilvie-Harris Allocations Schemes and the ambit of article 8: RR v Enfield [2024] EWHC 2501 (Admin) This case concerned a judicial review challenge […]
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February 24, 2025 at 6:29 PM
In this article for @cornerstonebarristers.com, I summarise six recent housing cases that raise human rights issues.
#HumanRights #PublicLaw #Housing
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#HumanRights #PublicLaw #Housing
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First UT hearing as counsel yesterday. FtT may have approached incorrectly PIP assessment for person with chronic disability and caring responsibilities. Judge granted permission to appeal.
Thanks to Michael Marshall of @ucllaws.bsky.social iLAC for the instructions.
#PublicLaw #WelfareBenefits
Thanks to Michael Marshall of @ucllaws.bsky.social iLAC for the instructions.
#PublicLaw #WelfareBenefits
February 13, 2025 at 11:39 AM
First UT hearing as counsel yesterday. FtT may have approached incorrectly PIP assessment for person with chronic disability and caring responsibilities. Judge granted permission to appeal.
Thanks to Michael Marshall of @ucllaws.bsky.social iLAC for the instructions.
#PublicLaw #WelfareBenefits
Thanks to Michael Marshall of @ucllaws.bsky.social iLAC for the instructions.
#PublicLaw #WelfareBenefits
Transparency International says corruption holds back global cooperation on climate change policy.
#ClimateChange
#ClimateChange
Corruption derailing climate fight, watchdog warns
Transparency International says corruption holds back global cooperation on climate change policy.
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February 11, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Transparency International says corruption holds back global cooperation on climate change policy.
#ClimateChange
#ClimateChange
Another example of local authority speculation gone wrong. Local authorities need to act as public bodies, not as entrepreneurs. Woking had invested in “skyscrapers, a luxury hotel and other risky commercial investments”
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Watchdog to investigate two former figures at bankrupt Woking council
Exclusive: Local authority in Surrey declared itself effectively bankrupt in 2023 after series of risky investments
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February 7, 2025 at 6:39 AM
Another example of local authority speculation gone wrong. Local authorities need to act as public bodies, not as entrepreneurs. Woking had invested in “skyscrapers, a luxury hotel and other risky commercial investments”
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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Following Trudeau’s prorogation of Canadian Parliament, a JR claim has been brought arguing prorogation is unlawful, similar to Miller 2. C argues it excludes executive accountability during a time of crisis (Trump’s tariffs etc). Paul Daly comments.
#PublicLaw #ComparativeConstitutionalLaw
#PublicLaw #ComparativeConstitutionalLaw
Some Thoughts on the Prorogation Case, MacKinnon v. Canada
In previous posts, I mused about the possibility of a challenge to Prime Minister Trudeau’s advice to the Governor General to prorogue Parliament from January 6 to March 24 of this year. There is now ...
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February 4, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Following Trudeau’s prorogation of Canadian Parliament, a JR claim has been brought arguing prorogation is unlawful, similar to Miller 2. C argues it excludes executive accountability during a time of crisis (Trump’s tariffs etc). Paul Daly comments.
#PublicLaw #ComparativeConstitutionalLaw
#PublicLaw #ComparativeConstitutionalLaw
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🚨 Authorities charge protestors after peaceful ANTI-GENOCIDE demonstration in the capital.
… which country came to your mind? Was it the UK?
It IS the UK.
There are serious questions for the police to answer.
Read on: www.amnesty.org.uk/press-releas...
… which country came to your mind? Was it the UK?
It IS the UK.
There are serious questions for the police to answer.
Read on: www.amnesty.org.uk/press-releas...
UK: Police conduct at 'End the Genocide' protest and subsequent arrests are 'seriously concerning'
We are Amnesty International UK. We are ordinary people from across the world standing up for humanity and human rights.
www.amnesty.org.uk
January 21, 2025 at 6:09 PM
🚨 Authorities charge protestors after peaceful ANTI-GENOCIDE demonstration in the capital.
… which country came to your mind? Was it the UK?
It IS the UK.
There are serious questions for the police to answer.
Read on: www.amnesty.org.uk/press-releas...
… which country came to your mind? Was it the UK?
It IS the UK.
There are serious questions for the police to answer.
Read on: www.amnesty.org.uk/press-releas...
In this post, I explore the recent decision notices issued by the Office for Environmental Protection in relation to combined sewerage overflows and the discharge of untreated sewage and public law points which arise from them.
#PublicLaw #EnvironmentalLaw #RightToASafeEnvironment
#PublicLaw #EnvironmentalLaw #RightToASafeEnvironment
The first decision notices issued by the #OEP raise interesting public law questions & cast light on how the OEP is approaching its role in enforcing compliance with public environmental law.🌱This is explored by @jogilvieharris.bsky.social in a blog post cornerstonebarristers.com/insights-fro...
January 21, 2025 at 4:04 PM
In this post, I explore the recent decision notices issued by the Office for Environmental Protection in relation to combined sewerage overflows and the discharge of untreated sewage and public law points which arise from them.
#PublicLaw #EnvironmentalLaw #RightToASafeEnvironment
#PublicLaw #EnvironmentalLaw #RightToASafeEnvironment