Dr S Chelvan (he/him)
@drschelvan.bsky.social
#SilenceIsNotAnOption #IAmAnActivistLawyer - #Barrister and Human Rights Activist -Head of Immigration, Public Law & Civil Liberties @33bedfordrow-Adjunct Professor @southamptonlawschool -#LegalCommentator -- #QueerRefugees #IAmAnImmigrant- #DachshundDad 🏳️🌈
#WinterIsComing
Travelling up to Leeds for Home Office asylum interview with client.
#BarristerLife
@33bedfordrow.bsky.social
@unisouthampton.bsky.social
Travelling up to Leeds for Home Office asylum interview with client.
#BarristerLife
@33bedfordrow.bsky.social
@unisouthampton.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 9:43 AM
#WinterIsComing
Travelling up to Leeds for Home Office asylum interview with client.
#BarristerLife
@33bedfordrow.bsky.social
@unisouthampton.bsky.social
Travelling up to Leeds for Home Office asylum interview with client.
#BarristerLife
@33bedfordrow.bsky.social
@unisouthampton.bsky.social
November 8, 2025 at 10:12 PM
#UKasylum ➡️ #Danishmodel?
#lbc MatthewWright
#BBCNews Catherine Byaruhanga
#Refugees #Asylum #HostileEnvironment #DanishModel
@33bedfordrow.bsky.social @unisouthampton.bsky.social
@stevepeers.bsky.social @zoejardiniere.bsky.social @alasdairmackenzie.bsky.social @danielsohege.bsky.social
#lbc MatthewWright
#BBCNews Catherine Byaruhanga
#Refugees #Asylum #HostileEnvironment #DanishModel
@33bedfordrow.bsky.social @unisouthampton.bsky.social
@stevepeers.bsky.social @zoejardiniere.bsky.social @alasdairmackenzie.bsky.social @danielsohege.bsky.social
November 8, 2025 at 10:07 PM
#TimesRadio #breakfastshow with @StigAbell & @KateEMcCann
Hadush Kebatu ( bbc.co.uk/news/articles/… )
£500 comes outside the “additional payments” Facilitated Return Scheme :
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68517356���
2024 USDOS -torture of detainees:
state.gov/reports/2024-c…
Hadush Kebatu ( bbc.co.uk/news/articles/… )
£500 comes outside the “additional payments” Facilitated Return Scheme :
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68517356���
2024 USDOS -torture of detainees:
state.gov/reports/2024-c…
October 30, 2025 at 9:01 AM
#TimesRadio #breakfastshow with @StigAbell & @KateEMcCann
Hadush Kebatu ( bbc.co.uk/news/articles/… )
£500 comes outside the “additional payments” Facilitated Return Scheme :
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68517356���
2024 USDOS -torture of detainees:
state.gov/reports/2024-c…
Hadush Kebatu ( bbc.co.uk/news/articles/… )
£500 comes outside the “additional payments” Facilitated Return Scheme :
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68517356���
2024 USDOS -torture of detainees:
state.gov/reports/2024-c…
#InMemorium
6/10/25
Mark’s 62nd Birthday - and what would have been our 24th anniversary
Top Row (left-right)
(1) 2002 (2) Mexico City June2023 (3) #LALY23
Bottom row (4) #Pride 2023 (5)Summer Rites 2004 (6) our last text message exchange (7) sharing the pain, emptiness, love and heartbreak ❤️🩹
6/10/25
Mark’s 62nd Birthday - and what would have been our 24th anniversary
Top Row (left-right)
(1) 2002 (2) Mexico City June2023 (3) #LALY23
Bottom row (4) #Pride 2023 (5)Summer Rites 2004 (6) our last text message exchange (7) sharing the pain, emptiness, love and heartbreak ❤️🩹
October 6, 2025 at 9:03 AM
#InMemorium
6/10/25
Mark’s 62nd Birthday - and what would have been our 24th anniversary
Top Row (left-right)
(1) 2002 (2) Mexico City June2023 (3) #LALY23
Bottom row (4) #Pride 2023 (5)Summer Rites 2004 (6) our last text message exchange (7) sharing the pain, emptiness, love and heartbreak ❤️🩹
6/10/25
Mark’s 62nd Birthday - and what would have been our 24th anniversary
Top Row (left-right)
(1) 2002 (2) Mexico City June2023 (3) #LALY23
Bottom row (4) #Pride 2023 (5)Summer Rites 2004 (6) our last text message exchange (7) sharing the pain, emptiness, love and heartbreak ❤️🩹
Thank you Kate 🙏🏾
#GoodMorningBritain- discussing the facts & issues surrounding the UK’s approach to trafficking victims under the UK-France treaty (co-panellist Christian Calgiewith presenters Susanah Reid &Richard Madeley)
#Refugees
@33bedfordrow.bsky.social @unisouthampton.bsky.social
#GoodMorningBritain- discussing the facts & issues surrounding the UK’s approach to trafficking victims under the UK-France treaty (co-panellist Christian Calgiewith presenters Susanah Reid &Richard Madeley)
#Refugees
@33bedfordrow.bsky.social @unisouthampton.bsky.social
September 18, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Thank you Kate 🙏🏾
#GoodMorningBritain- discussing the facts & issues surrounding the UK’s approach to trafficking victims under the UK-France treaty (co-panellist Christian Calgiewith presenters Susanah Reid &Richard Madeley)
#Refugees
@33bedfordrow.bsky.social @unisouthampton.bsky.social
#GoodMorningBritain- discussing the facts & issues surrounding the UK’s approach to trafficking victims under the UK-France treaty (co-panellist Christian Calgiewith presenters Susanah Reid &Richard Madeley)
#Refugees
@33bedfordrow.bsky.social @unisouthampton.bsky.social
How to start the day …
“I am so lucky to have you today .. I can’t believe it -I saw you on tv - on Sky and BBC. - to see you advocating for human rights - this is amazing ..
“I was watching with my son and saying there is someone for us …- so our voice is heard - I thank you Dr”.
Ali #uber
“I am so lucky to have you today .. I can’t believe it -I saw you on tv - on Sky and BBC. - to see you advocating for human rights - this is amazing ..
“I was watching with my son and saying there is someone for us …- so our voice is heard - I thank you Dr”.
Ali #uber
September 5, 2025 at 12:34 PM
How to start the day …
“I am so lucky to have you today .. I can’t believe it -I saw you on tv - on Sky and BBC. - to see you advocating for human rights - this is amazing ..
“I was watching with my son and saying there is someone for us …- so our voice is heard - I thank you Dr”.
Ali #uber
“I am so lucky to have you today .. I can’t believe it -I saw you on tv - on Sky and BBC. - to see you advocating for human rights - this is amazing ..
“I was watching with my son and saying there is someone for us …- so our voice is heard - I thank you Dr”.
Ali #uber
Not the usual Birthday (51st 1 September)
Birthday greetings at home and from abroad (Melbourne-based cousin Shevy at the Pyramids) Media interviews -4 ( see www.linkedin.com/posts/dr-s-c... ) and the drinks with friends Grant and Martin)
🙏🏾
Birthday greetings at home and from abroad (Melbourne-based cousin Shevy at the Pyramids) Media interviews -4 ( see www.linkedin.com/posts/dr-s-c... ) and the drinks with friends Grant and Martin)
🙏🏾
September 2, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Not the usual Birthday (51st 1 September)
Birthday greetings at home and from abroad (Melbourne-based cousin Shevy at the Pyramids) Media interviews -4 ( see www.linkedin.com/posts/dr-s-c... ) and the drinks with friends Grant and Martin)
🙏🏾
Birthday greetings at home and from abroad (Melbourne-based cousin Shevy at the Pyramids) Media interviews -4 ( see www.linkedin.com/posts/dr-s-c... ) and the drinks with friends Grant and Martin)
🙏🏾
August 2, 2025 at 6:11 AM
#OldDelhi
Completed the #GoldenTriangle
Stunning - mystical - intertwine culture, religion, and artisans. …. 🙏🏾
Completed the #GoldenTriangle
Stunning - mystical - intertwine culture, religion, and artisans. …. 🙏🏾
July 23, 2025 at 2:17 PM
#OldDelhi
Completed the #GoldenTriangle
Stunning - mystical - intertwine culture, religion, and artisans. …. 🙏🏾
Completed the #GoldenTriangle
Stunning - mystical - intertwine culture, religion, and artisans. …. 🙏🏾
There are some destinations you only visit in your dreams … and sometimes dreams become a reality …
#TheTajMahal 🙏🏾🇮🇳🏳️🌈
#TheTajMahal 🙏🏾🇮🇳🏳️🌈
July 21, 2025 at 8:47 AM
There are some destinations you only visit in your dreams … and sometimes dreams become a reality …
#TheTajMahal 🙏🏾🇮🇳🏳️🌈
#TheTajMahal 🙏🏾🇮🇳🏳️🌈
Whilst the #Spring sunshine tempts more time outdoors -Nomos understands the brief - accompanied by @bbcradio3bot.bsky.social #SundayHomeworkClub is in full-swing …
#BarristerLife
@33bedfordrow.bsky.social
@dogs.bsky.social
#BarristerLife
@33bedfordrow.bsky.social
@dogs.bsky.social
April 6, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Whilst the #Spring sunshine tempts more time outdoors -Nomos understands the brief - accompanied by @bbcradio3bot.bsky.social #SundayHomeworkClub is in full-swing …
#BarristerLife
@33bedfordrow.bsky.social
@dogs.bsky.social
#BarristerLife
@33bedfordrow.bsky.social
@dogs.bsky.social
#SpringEquinox #NationalHappinessDay
Having a very calm and relaxing few days in #RidingMill with best friend Penny and her family.
(1) and (2) Collecting freshly laid eggs from Evie and Lily; and
(3) and (4) BeadnellBeagle (Zack), @dogsoflaw Nomos and Rolo
Having a very calm and relaxing few days in #RidingMill with best friend Penny and her family.
(1) and (2) Collecting freshly laid eggs from Evie and Lily; and
(3) and (4) BeadnellBeagle (Zack), @dogsoflaw Nomos and Rolo
March 20, 2025 at 5:06 PM
#SpringEquinox #NationalHappinessDay
Having a very calm and relaxing few days in #RidingMill with best friend Penny and her family.
(1) and (2) Collecting freshly laid eggs from Evie and Lily; and
(3) and (4) BeadnellBeagle (Zack), @dogsoflaw Nomos and Rolo
Having a very calm and relaxing few days in #RidingMill with best friend Penny and her family.
(1) and (2) Collecting freshly laid eggs from Evie and Lily; and
(3) and (4) BeadnellBeagle (Zack), @dogsoflaw Nomos and Rolo
February 27, 2025 at 3:51 PM
#BarristerLife #Pupillage #PupilSupervisor
Had one of my former pupils message me this morning :
“… I have my first pupil starting with me today and I thought I’d message you …”
“… having a pupil is a gift. You will learn more about you and your pathway now, than you have ever done before”.
Had one of my former pupils message me this morning :
“… I have my first pupil starting with me today and I thought I’d message you …”
“… having a pupil is a gift. You will learn more about you and your pathway now, than you have ever done before”.
February 20, 2025 at 9:12 AM
#BarristerLife #Pupillage #PupilSupervisor
Had one of my former pupils message me this morning :
“… I have my first pupil starting with me today and I thought I’d message you …”
“… having a pupil is a gift. You will learn more about you and your pathway now, than you have ever done before”.
Had one of my former pupils message me this morning :
“… I have my first pupil starting with me today and I thought I’d message you …”
“… having a pupil is a gift. You will learn more about you and your pathway now, than you have ever done before”.
#HappyValentinesDay
To those who #Love
And to those who have #Loved and #Lost …
First Valentine’s Day without Mark ❤️
To those who #Love
And to those who have #Loved and #Lost …
First Valentine’s Day without Mark ❤️
February 14, 2025 at 7:51 AM
#HappyValentinesDay
To those who #Love
And to those who have #Loved and #Lost …
First Valentine’s Day without Mark ❤️
To those who #Love
And to those who have #Loved and #Lost …
First Valentine’s Day without Mark ❤️
#BackInChambers
Popped into #Ede&Ravenscroft to pick up a new Court atire for tomorrow’s Court of Appeal hearing.
Have not robed-up since pre-Covid, but when the robes are on, then my role as an advocate really does start to come alive…
#BarristerLife
@33bedfordrow.bsky.social @UoSLawSchool
Popped into #Ede&Ravenscroft to pick up a new Court atire for tomorrow’s Court of Appeal hearing.
Have not robed-up since pre-Covid, but when the robes are on, then my role as an advocate really does start to come alive…
#BarristerLife
@33bedfordrow.bsky.social @UoSLawSchool
February 4, 2025 at 11:42 AM
#BackInChambers
Popped into #Ede&Ravenscroft to pick up a new Court atire for tomorrow’s Court of Appeal hearing.
Have not robed-up since pre-Covid, but when the robes are on, then my role as an advocate really does start to come alive…
#BarristerLife
@33bedfordrow.bsky.social @UoSLawSchool
Popped into #Ede&Ravenscroft to pick up a new Court atire for tomorrow’s Court of Appeal hearing.
Have not robed-up since pre-Covid, but when the robes are on, then my role as an advocate really does start to come alive…
#BarristerLife
@33bedfordrow.bsky.social @UoSLawSchool
Have just opened these two #FortuneCookies :
“Your Mind is in a Restless State which only Travel will Satisfy” (hopefully already been achieved having just returned from my travels ✅); and
“You Will Be A Good Boss to Work For” (🙏🏾)
#ChineseNewYear2025
#YearOfTheSnake
#Strength&Wisdom
“Your Mind is in a Restless State which only Travel will Satisfy” (hopefully already been achieved having just returned from my travels ✅); and
“You Will Be A Good Boss to Work For” (🙏🏾)
#ChineseNewYear2025
#YearOfTheSnake
#Strength&Wisdom
January 29, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Have just opened these two #FortuneCookies :
“Your Mind is in a Restless State which only Travel will Satisfy” (hopefully already been achieved having just returned from my travels ✅); and
“You Will Be A Good Boss to Work For” (🙏🏾)
#ChineseNewYear2025
#YearOfTheSnake
#Strength&Wisdom
“Your Mind is in a Restless State which only Travel will Satisfy” (hopefully already been achieved having just returned from my travels ✅); and
“You Will Be A Good Boss to Work For” (🙏🏾)
#ChineseNewYear2025
#YearOfTheSnake
#Strength&Wisdom
January 29, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Sharing a calm and tranquil Sunday sunrise … 🌅 🇲🇻
January 26, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Sharing a calm and tranquil Sunday sunrise … 🌅 🇲🇻
January 21, 2025 at 6:16 AM
Non- binary refugee claims are accepted - see this reported 2020 determination from the UK’s Upper Tribunal (MxM - gender identity -HJ (Iran) El Salvador [2020] UKUT 313 (IAC) (para 39 recognition of non-binary gender identity as a protected in refugee claims):
www.bailii.org/uk/cases/UKU...
www.bailii.org/uk/cases/UKU...
January 20, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Non- binary refugee claims are accepted - see this reported 2020 determination from the UK’s Upper Tribunal (MxM - gender identity -HJ (Iran) El Salvador [2020] UKUT 313 (IAC) (para 39 recognition of non-binary gender identity as a protected in refugee claims):
www.bailii.org/uk/cases/UKU...
www.bailii.org/uk/cases/UKU...