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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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DSC Immigration Team @doughtystimm.bsky.social · Oct 18
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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Doughty Street Chambers @doughtystreet.bsky.social · Jun 16
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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DSC Immigration Team @doughtystimm.bsky.social · Apr 10
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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DSC Immigration Team @doughtystimm.bsky.social · Mar 14
On appeal they were led by Angus McCullough K.C. of @1crownofficerow.bsky.social.
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DSC Immigration Team @doughtystimm.bsky.social · Mar 14
They were led by by Angus McCullough K.C. of @1crownofficerow.bsky.social and were instructed by Deighton Pierce Glynn and Gold Jennings.
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DSC Immigration Team @doughtystimm.bsky.social · Mar 14
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
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DSC Immigration Team @doughtystimm.bsky.social · Mar 14
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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DSC Immigration Team @doughtystimm.bsky.social · Mar 14
📢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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DSC Immigration Team @doughtystimm.bsky.social · Feb 26
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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DSC Immigration Team @doughtystimm.bsky.social · Feb 19
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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DSC Immigration Team @doughtystimm.bsky.social · Feb 6
#ChildRightsDSC
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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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DSC Immigration Team @doughtystimm.bsky.social · Feb 6
The lecture will be followed by an expert panel discussion, as well as a Q&A session with the audience.

Doughty Street's Children's Rights Group is co-lead by
@shushinluh.bsky.social and Professor Aoife Nolan. Read more about the Group here: www.doughtystreet.co.uk/childrens-ri...
Children's Rights Group
Welcome to the new Doughty Street Chambers Children’s Rights Group, which brings together barristers from across all practice teams. Although the Children’s Rights Group is new, our commitment to chil...
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DSC Immigration Team @doughtystimm.bsky.social · Feb 6
Who will be speaking on ‘Children’s Rights Apply Online as Offline – or Do They? Emerging Challenges in Implementing Children’s Rights in the Digital Environment’.

The event will be chaired by Professor
@aoifenolan.bsky.social co-lead of the Children’s Rights Group at Doughty Street Chambers.
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DSC Immigration Team @doughtystimm.bsky.social · Feb 6
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
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DSC Immigration Team @doughtystimm.bsky.social · Feb 4
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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DSC Immigration Team @doughtystimm.bsky.social · Jan 24
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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DSC Immigration Team @doughtystimm.bsky.social · Jan 9

#ChildRightsDSC
For more information and how to register click here: www.doughtystreet.co.uk/event/dought...
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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DSC Immigration Team @doughtystimm.bsky.social · Jan 9
The lecture will be followed by an expert panel discussion, as well as a Q&A session with the audience.

Doughty Street's Children's Rights Group is co-lead by @shushinluh.bsky.social and Professor Aoife Nolan. Read more about the Group here: www.doughtystreet.co.uk/childrens-ri...
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DSC Immigration Team @doughtystimm.bsky.social · Jan 9
Who will be speaking on ‘Children’s Rights Apply Online as Offline – or Do They? Emerging Challenges in Implementing Children’s Rights in the Digital Environment’.

The event will be chaired by Professor @aoifenolan.bsky.social co-lead of the Children’s Rights Group at Doughty Street Chambers.
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DSC Immigration Team @doughtystimm.bsky.social · Jan 9
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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DSC Immigration Team @doughtystimm.bsky.social · Dec 13
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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DSC Immigration Team @doughtystimm.bsky.social · Dec 12
📣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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DSC Immigration Team @doughtystimm.bsky.social · Dec 11
📣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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DSC Immigration Team @doughtystimm.bsky.social · Dec 11
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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DSC Immigration Team @doughtystimm.bsky.social · Nov 29
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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DSC Immigration Team @doughtystimm.bsky.social · Nov 15
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!
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