The Ministry of Justice has confirmed a 30% increase in civil legal aid fees for immigration and asylum controlled work following a successful legal challenge by Duncan Lewis Solicitors. This long-overdue rise marks a key step toward addressing the access and sustainability crisis in legal aid.
James Packer, Public Law Director at Duncan Lewis, highlights how digital barriers and systemic discrimination is denying vulnerable people their basic rights.
The UK’s new immigration reforms mark a major policy shift. In this article, Vicash Ramkissoon of Duncan Lewis Solicitors explains the key changes.
Duncan Lewis’ Niaz Sabaghchian reports on the Court of Appeal ruling on Home Office immigration detention policy, affirming rights of vulnerable detainees and duty to consult.
Duncan Lewis’ Amrita Sandhu explores the impact of the UK’s No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) policy, proposed reforms, and how legal support can assist migrants facing financial hardship and exclusion.
We are pleased to notify you of an upcoming free webinar from DG Legal presented by Adam Pipe – The Key Immigration Law Cases From 2025 So Far – details of how to register in full article.
We share news from one of our legal partners Duncan Lewis Solicitors, regarding a recent Supreme Court decision about UK citizenship that their Consultant Solicitor Fahad Ansari instructed upon.
Chronicle Law’s Nicole Keeling reports on the ongoing Cranston Inquiry
Adam Pipe of No.8 Chambers will be presenting a free webinar hosted by DG Legal providing a review of key cases and rule changes in Immigration Law in the last year, for details of how to attend read on.
The Senior Courts Costs Office (SCCO) has ruled that pre-decision costs in homelessness appeals are recoverable, marking a major victory for Duncan Lewis Solicitors. This landmark decision reinforces access to justice for vulnerable individuals and affirms the importance of preparatory legal work in challenging unsuitable housing conditions.
Join DG Legal for a free two part webinar series on Judicial Review and Refusal of Naturalisation on Good Character Grounds. In this will be a 1 hour session presented by leading practitioners Eric Fripp and Amy Childs from 36 Group, they will outline the parameters for refusal of British nationality on the basis of lack of ‘good character’, how to anticipate issues, and how to contest refusals The first part of the webinar will be held on Tuesday, 8th October 2024, from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm.
Join DG Legal for a free 1-hour webinar on Challenging Deprivation of British Nationality, presented by renowned barrister Eric Fripp from 36 Group. This session will provide legal practitioners with an essential introduction to the laws and practices surrounding the deprivation of British nationality. The webinar will be held on Tuesday, 24 September 2024, from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm.
In this free 1 hour webinar, Jane Elliott-Kelly and Eric Fripp of 36 Public and Human Rights, 36 Group, survey legal provision for entry or remaining in the United Kingdom as an adult dependent relative, within the Immigration Rules HC 395, and outside it by reference to article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms.
In this free 1 hour webinar, Muhammad Ul-Haq and Tony Muman of Halcyon Chambers will discuss key aspects of the Illegal Migration Bill.
Date & Time: Tuesday 23rd April 2024 at 1:00pm
Barrister Adam Pipe is hosting a free webinar on Immigration Rules via DG Legal on 16th April 2024 at 1:00pm.
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