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📣 A community law centre fighting against injustice
⚖️Strategic litigation and legal education
📍Based in London
📣 A community law centre fighting against injustice
⚖️Strategic litigation and legal education
📍Based in London
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10% of Britain's public land sold off since the 1970s. Communities left out of the conversation.
In our latest guest blog, Harriet Child of @pilc-campaigns.bsky.social tells the story of public trusts, consultation failures and why the Lords' decision on the Planning Bill matters.
In our latest guest blog, Harriet Child of @pilc-campaigns.bsky.social tells the story of public trusts, consultation failures and why the Lords' decision on the Planning Bill matters.
The House of Lords has acted to defend public open spaces against development
This post is by Harriet Child, solicitor at the Public Interest Law Centre.
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November 19, 2025 at 8:00 AM
10% of Britain's public land sold off since the 1970s. Communities left out of the conversation.
In our latest guest blog, Harriet Child of @pilc-campaigns.bsky.social tells the story of public trusts, consultation failures and why the Lords' decision on the Planning Bill matters.
In our latest guest blog, Harriet Child of @pilc-campaigns.bsky.social tells the story of public trusts, consultation failures and why the Lords' decision on the Planning Bill matters.
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Care about the #housing crisis? Care about the environment? @pilc-campaigns.bsky.social’s new report is a must-read.
Housing campaigners have been concerned about the hasty demolition of structurally sound homes by developers. Tax incentives and exemptions could be the driver. 👇
Housing campaigners have been concerned about the hasty demolition of structurally sound homes by developers. Tax incentives and exemptions could be the driver. 👇
Is VAT incentivising housing demolition?
REPORT LAUNCHED NOW The Public Interest Law Centre’s Gentrification Project are proud to present this new report by Jules Moscovici which questions how VAT policy influences construction, demolition…
www.pilc.org.uk
November 16, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Care about the #housing crisis? Care about the environment? @pilc-campaigns.bsky.social’s new report is a must-read.
Housing campaigners have been concerned about the hasty demolition of structurally sound homes by developers. Tax incentives and exemptions could be the driver. 👇
Housing campaigners have been concerned about the hasty demolition of structurally sound homes by developers. Tax incentives and exemptions could be the driver. 👇
Is VAT fueling housing demolition? 🏚️
Find out in Jules Moscovici’s report, commissioned by PILC’s Gentrification Project.
📘 Out now: shorturl.at/juF8i
Find out in Jules Moscovici’s report, commissioned by PILC’s Gentrification Project.
📘 Out now: shorturl.at/juF8i
November 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Is VAT fueling housing demolition? 🏚️
Find out in Jules Moscovici’s report, commissioned by PILC’s Gentrification Project.
📘 Out now: shorturl.at/juF8i
Find out in Jules Moscovici’s report, commissioned by PILC’s Gentrification Project.
📘 Out now: shorturl.at/juF8i
💥 New-builds generally = 0% VAT. Refurbs generally = 20%.
This broken tax rule rewards demolition over reuse, fueling 🏚️ waste, carbon & community loss.
Join us for “VAT the F?!” launch, in-person, London, on Tues 4th Nov👇
🔗 eventbrite.co.uk/e/vat-the-f-...
This broken tax rule rewards demolition over reuse, fueling 🏚️ waste, carbon & community loss.
Join us for “VAT the F?!” launch, in-person, London, on Tues 4th Nov👇
🔗 eventbrite.co.uk/e/vat-the-f-...
October 29, 2025 at 4:49 PM
💥 New-builds generally = 0% VAT. Refurbs generally = 20%.
This broken tax rule rewards demolition over reuse, fueling 🏚️ waste, carbon & community loss.
Join us for “VAT the F?!” launch, in-person, London, on Tues 4th Nov👇
🔗 eventbrite.co.uk/e/vat-the-f-...
This broken tax rule rewards demolition over reuse, fueling 🏚️ waste, carbon & community loss.
Join us for “VAT the F?!” launch, in-person, London, on Tues 4th Nov👇
🔗 eventbrite.co.uk/e/vat-the-f-...
On 23 October we're supporting an estate resident and member of PEACH to take the Mayor of London to court over lack of affordable housing scrutiny 🏠
🎥Watch the full length explainer here: pilc.org.uk/blog/estate-...
🎥Watch the full length explainer here: pilc.org.uk/blog/estate-...
October 16, 2025 at 12:09 PM
On 23 October we're supporting an estate resident and member of PEACH to take the Mayor of London to court over lack of affordable housing scrutiny 🏠
🎥Watch the full length explainer here: pilc.org.uk/blog/estate-...
🎥Watch the full length explainer here: pilc.org.uk/blog/estate-...
👀 Watch this space!
We’ll soon be releasing resources 📚 for activists and lawyers ⚖️ to prepare for and respond to any future flotilla missions 🚢 on behalf of British nationals 🇬🇧
We’ll soon be releasing resources 📚 for activists and lawyers ⚖️ to prepare for and respond to any future flotilla missions 🚢 on behalf of British nationals 🇬🇧
October 13, 2025 at 5:07 PM
👀 Watch this space!
We’ll soon be releasing resources 📚 for activists and lawyers ⚖️ to prepare for and respond to any future flotilla missions 🚢 on behalf of British nationals 🇬🇧
We’ll soon be releasing resources 📚 for activists and lawyers ⚖️ to prepare for and respond to any future flotilla missions 🚢 on behalf of British nationals 🇬🇧
🚨 UPDATE:
We have formally threatened the British Government with legal action over its failure to protect British citizens unlawfully detained by Israel following the interception of the Thousand Madleens humanitarian flotilla.
We have formally threatened the British Government with legal action over its failure to protect British citizens unlawfully detained by Israel following the interception of the Thousand Madleens humanitarian flotilla.
October 8, 2025 at 7:06 PM
🚨 UPDATE:
We have formally threatened the British Government with legal action over its failure to protect British citizens unlawfully detained by Israel following the interception of the Thousand Madleens humanitarian flotilla.
We have formally threatened the British Government with legal action over its failure to protect British citizens unlawfully detained by Israel following the interception of the Thousand Madleens humanitarian flotilla.
🚨URGENT🚨
We’ve sent a letter to the Foreign Office, Yvette Cooper & MPs' Will Stone and Tonia Antoniazzi to act now to protect British nationals/their constituents on the Gaza flotilla
@yvettecooper-mp.bsky.social @willstonemp.bsky.social @neilduncanjordan.bsky.social @tonia-antoniazzi.bsky.social
We’ve sent a letter to the Foreign Office, Yvette Cooper & MPs' Will Stone and Tonia Antoniazzi to act now to protect British nationals/their constituents on the Gaza flotilla
@yvettecooper-mp.bsky.social @willstonemp.bsky.social @neilduncanjordan.bsky.social @tonia-antoniazzi.bsky.social
September 27, 2025 at 12:44 PM
🚨URGENT🚨
We’ve sent a letter to the Foreign Office, Yvette Cooper & MPs' Will Stone and Tonia Antoniazzi to act now to protect British nationals/their constituents on the Gaza flotilla
@yvettecooper-mp.bsky.social @willstonemp.bsky.social @neilduncanjordan.bsky.social @tonia-antoniazzi.bsky.social
We’ve sent a letter to the Foreign Office, Yvette Cooper & MPs' Will Stone and Tonia Antoniazzi to act now to protect British nationals/their constituents on the Gaza flotilla
@yvettecooper-mp.bsky.social @willstonemp.bsky.social @neilduncanjordan.bsky.social @tonia-antoniazzi.bsky.social
🚨 Public Interest Law Centre, for the Guardians of Whitewebbs, has filed for judicial review to challenge Spurs' building of a football academy on wildlife-rich Whitewebbs Park
Read about it here 👇
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Read about it here 👇
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
New legal challenge to plan for Spurs football academy in London park
Campaigners crowdfund £26,000 to seek judicial review of move to construct pitches in wildlife-rich area
www.theguardian.com
September 16, 2025 at 9:20 AM
🚨 Public Interest Law Centre, for the Guardians of Whitewebbs, has filed for judicial review to challenge Spurs' building of a football academy on wildlife-rich Whitewebbs Park
Read about it here 👇
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Read about it here 👇
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
We've asked for urgent reconsideration.
This is about accountability, not symbolism.
Full details 👇
pilc.org.uk/blog/herzog-...
Image © Crown copyright
This is about accountability, not symbolism.
Full details 👇
pilc.org.uk/blog/herzog-...
Image © Crown copyright
September 12, 2025 at 12:30 PM
We've asked for urgent reconsideration.
This is about accountability, not symbolism.
Full details 👇
pilc.org.uk/blog/herzog-...
Image © Crown copyright
This is about accountability, not symbolism.
Full details 👇
pilc.org.uk/blog/herzog-...
Image © Crown copyright
🚨 New resource alert!
Check out Sistren Legal Collective brilliant guide helping refugee & migrant-led community orgs cut through legal jargon in the charity sector
pilc.org.uk/blog/sistren...
Big up Sistren for making law accessible! 💪✨
Check out Sistren Legal Collective brilliant guide helping refugee & migrant-led community orgs cut through legal jargon in the charity sector
pilc.org.uk/blog/sistren...
Big up Sistren for making law accessible! 💪✨
Sistren release a Guide to Common Legal Words used in the UK Charity & Non-Profit Sector •
We’re sharing this fantastic new guide ‘New Words‘ created by Sistren Legal Collective to help community organisations – especially those led by and for refugee and migrant communities – navigate the ...
pilc.org.uk
September 8, 2025 at 12:18 PM
🚨 New resource alert!
Check out Sistren Legal Collective brilliant guide helping refugee & migrant-led community orgs cut through legal jargon in the charity sector
pilc.org.uk/blog/sistren...
Big up Sistren for making law accessible! 💪✨
Check out Sistren Legal Collective brilliant guide helping refugee & migrant-led community orgs cut through legal jargon in the charity sector
pilc.org.uk/blog/sistren...
Big up Sistren for making law accessible! 💪✨
🏠⚖️ The High Court’s ruling on Homes for Lambeth raises big questions about councils using housing companies to rent privately — and campaigners are not backing down.
Transcript of judgment available now👇
www.pilc.org.uk/blog/homes-f...
Transcript of judgment available now👇
www.pilc.org.uk/blog/homes-f...
Homes for Lambeth judgment available now – Campaigners Vow to Fight On •
On 17 June 2025 Lambeth residents and campaigners attended the High Court to argue the case that Lambeth Council have been unlawfully renting homes on the private rented sector under insecure assured ...
www.pilc.org.uk
September 4, 2025 at 4:30 PM
🏠⚖️ The High Court’s ruling on Homes for Lambeth raises big questions about councils using housing companies to rent privately — and campaigners are not backing down.
Transcript of judgment available now👇
www.pilc.org.uk/blog/homes-f...
Transcript of judgment available now👇
www.pilc.org.uk/blog/homes-f...
⏳ Final countdown: less than 1 week to apply!
August 26, 2025 at 4:49 PM
⏳ Final countdown: less than 1 week to apply!
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Target reached ✅
The Save Whitewebbs Park fundraiser has smashed its target of £20k meaning @pilc-campaigns.bsky.social can go ahead with a legal challenge.
PILC is fighting with local residents to save the London park from privatisation.
The Save Whitewebbs Park fundraiser has smashed its target of £20k meaning @pilc-campaigns.bsky.social can go ahead with a legal challenge.
PILC is fighting with local residents to save the London park from privatisation.
Crowdfunder launched to pay for fresh Whitewebbs legal challenge
The Guardians of Whitewebbs group wants to launch a judicial review against Enfield Council's decision to award planning permission for Spurs to fence off part of the park
enfielddispatch.co.uk
August 26, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Target reached ✅
The Save Whitewebbs Park fundraiser has smashed its target of £20k meaning @pilc-campaigns.bsky.social can go ahead with a legal challenge.
PILC is fighting with local residents to save the London park from privatisation.
The Save Whitewebbs Park fundraiser has smashed its target of £20k meaning @pilc-campaigns.bsky.social can go ahead with a legal challenge.
PILC is fighting with local residents to save the London park from privatisation.
Paul Heron, the founder of PILC:
“We will not allow legal threats to shut down the public’s right to speak out on Palestine."
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/aug...
“We will not allow legal threats to shut down the public’s right to speak out on Palestine."
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/aug...
Pro-Israel lawyers investigated over alleged legal threats to suppress support for Palestine
UK Lawyers for Israel accused of sending ‘vexatious and legally baseless’ letters to silence support for Palestine
www.theguardian.com
August 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Paul Heron, the founder of PILC:
“We will not allow legal threats to shut down the public’s right to speak out on Palestine."
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/aug...
“We will not allow legal threats to shut down the public’s right to speak out on Palestine."
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/aug...
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Thanks to all who pitched in to organise the day and make it a success: South London Refugee Association, the Hope and Justice Collective, All African Women’s Group, @ramfel.bsky.social, @pilc-campaigns.bsky.social, Sistren Legal Collective, Ambassadors for Change, Tanzil Chowdhury, and many more!
August 19, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Thanks to all who pitched in to organise the day and make it a success: South London Refugee Association, the Hope and Justice Collective, All African Women’s Group, @ramfel.bsky.social, @pilc-campaigns.bsky.social, Sistren Legal Collective, Ambassadors for Change, Tanzil Chowdhury, and many more!
🚨 Tenants & renters facing unfair service charges?
PILC backs SHAC’s call for a new scheme:
⚖️ Disputed charges go to a neutral body
👉 Landlords must prove they’re legit in time
💸 If not, tenants get money back
✍️ Sign + share the petition: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
PILC backs SHAC’s call for a new scheme:
⚖️ Disputed charges go to a neutral body
👉 Landlords must prove they’re legit in time
💸 If not, tenants get money back
✍️ Sign + share the petition: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
August 19, 2025 at 11:54 AM
🚨 Tenants & renters facing unfair service charges?
PILC backs SHAC’s call for a new scheme:
⚖️ Disputed charges go to a neutral body
👉 Landlords must prove they’re legit in time
💸 If not, tenants get money back
✍️ Sign + share the petition: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
PILC backs SHAC’s call for a new scheme:
⚖️ Disputed charges go to a neutral body
👉 Landlords must prove they’re legit in time
💸 If not, tenants get money back
✍️ Sign + share the petition: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
Calling all solicitors with immigration and public law expertise 📢📢📢
Come work with us!
www.pilc.org.uk/jobs/
Come work with us!
www.pilc.org.uk/jobs/
August 15, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Calling all solicitors with immigration and public law expertise 📢📢📢
Come work with us!
www.pilc.org.uk/jobs/
Come work with us!
www.pilc.org.uk/jobs/
Public Interest Law Centre (PILC) and The European Legal Support Center (ELSC) have filed a complaint with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) against UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) Director over ethics breaches and unregulated legal activity
Declassified reports on the story below👇
Declassified reports on the story below👇
👉NEW -- Landmark complaint issued against UK Lawyers for Israel
by John McEvoy
Exclusive: UK Lawyers for Israel has waged a campaign against solidarity with Palestine. The group is now being referred to the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
www.declassifieduk.org/landmark-com...
by John McEvoy
Exclusive: UK Lawyers for Israel has waged a campaign against solidarity with Palestine. The group is now being referred to the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
www.declassifieduk.org/landmark-com...
Landmark complaint issued against UK Lawyers for Israel
Exclusive: UK Lawyers for Israel has waged a campaign against solidarity with Palestine. The group is now being referred to the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
www.declassifieduk.org
August 13, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Public Interest Law Centre (PILC) and The European Legal Support Center (ELSC) have filed a complaint with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) against UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) Director over ethics breaches and unregulated legal activity
Declassified reports on the story below👇
Declassified reports on the story below👇
Krissi died by suicide after being wrongly accused of fraud & continually told to pay additional charges by the DWP. Coroners are not linking the devastating impact DWP failures have on vulnerable people and her family want action. Share & donate: crowdfunder.co.uk/p/krissi
@gmlawcentre.bsky.social
@gmlawcentre.bsky.social
May 8, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Krissi died by suicide after being wrongly accused of fraud & continually told to pay additional charges by the DWP. Coroners are not linking the devastating impact DWP failures have on vulnerable people and her family want action. Share & donate: crowdfunder.co.uk/p/krissi
@gmlawcentre.bsky.social
@gmlawcentre.bsky.social
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📺 WATCH: the #NHS is one of the world’s biggest employers—but did you know that 70% of its staff are on low ‘Band 2’ wages?
@pilc-campaigns.bsky.social published a report on outsourcing in the NHS. Here's @uvwunion.bsky.social’s Petros Elia speaking at the launch. 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=b86g...
@pilc-campaigns.bsky.social published a report on outsourcing in the NHS. Here's @uvwunion.bsky.social’s Petros Elia speaking at the launch. 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=b86g...
Petros Elia spoke at the Public Interest Law Centre report launch on outsourcing in the NHS.
Petros Elia, the General Secretary of United Voices of the World (UVW) Union, says that through collective organising, we can make wins against encroaching p...
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May 6, 2025 at 2:23 PM
📺 WATCH: the #NHS is one of the world’s biggest employers—but did you know that 70% of its staff are on low ‘Band 2’ wages?
@pilc-campaigns.bsky.social published a report on outsourcing in the NHS. Here's @uvwunion.bsky.social’s Petros Elia speaking at the launch. 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=b86g...
@pilc-campaigns.bsky.social published a report on outsourcing in the NHS. Here's @uvwunion.bsky.social’s Petros Elia speaking at the launch. 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=b86g...
Last week, PILC and a team of barristers and researchers submitted a report to the War Crimes team to investigate 10 British nationals and evidence of their involvement in war crimes in Gaza. They must act and prosecute war criminals.
www.pilc.org.uk/blog/pilc-su...
www.pilc.org.uk/blog/pilc-su...
PILC Submit Report to War Crimes Team •
10 Brits accused of Gaza war crimes as experts urge police probe all reports A team of legal experts lead by the Public Interest Law Centre, including renowned human rights barrister Michael Mansfield...
www.pilc.org.uk
April 14, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Last week, PILC and a team of barristers and researchers submitted a report to the War Crimes team to investigate 10 British nationals and evidence of their involvement in war crimes in Gaza. They must act and prosecute war criminals.
www.pilc.org.uk/blog/pilc-su...
www.pilc.org.uk/blog/pilc-su...
We are proud to support the Social Action Housing Campaign who were mentioned last week on BBC morning live. There is growing support to end #EndServiceChargeAbuse
It is an important development that the National Audit Office has agreed to an initial investigation.👇
www.pilc.org.uk/blog/pilc-he...
It is an important development that the National Audit Office has agreed to an initial investigation.👇
www.pilc.org.uk/blog/pilc-he...
www.pilc.org.uk
March 24, 2025 at 10:54 AM
We are proud to support the Social Action Housing Campaign who were mentioned last week on BBC morning live. There is growing support to end #EndServiceChargeAbuse
It is an important development that the National Audit Office has agreed to an initial investigation.👇
www.pilc.org.uk/blog/pilc-he...
It is an important development that the National Audit Office has agreed to an initial investigation.👇
www.pilc.org.uk/blog/pilc-he...
Another successful legal challenge from PILC's gentrification project team along with committed local campaigners over a controversial development plans in southwark.
Thanks to @news.architectsjournal.co.uk for covering.
www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/bell-ph...
Thanks to @news.architectsjournal.co.uk for covering.
www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/bell-ph...
Bell Phillips’ Southwark infill housing approval quashed after legal challenge
Planning permission for a controversial council estate infill scheme in Southwark designed by Bell Phillips has been overturned in the High Court
www.architectsjournal.co.uk
March 20, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Another successful legal challenge from PILC's gentrification project team along with committed local campaigners over a controversial development plans in southwark.
Thanks to @news.architectsjournal.co.uk for covering.
www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/bell-ph...
Thanks to @news.architectsjournal.co.uk for covering.
www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/bell-ph...
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Bell Phillips’ Southwark infill housing approval quashed after legal challenge
Bell Phillips’ Southwark infill housing approval quashed after legal challenge
www.architectsjournal.co.uk
March 19, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Bell Phillips’ Southwark infill housing approval quashed after legal challenge