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A leading public law team fearless in holding the government to account.
Dec 31, 2022 13 tweets 6 min read
As another year draws to a close, we want to reflect on some highlights. But first we want to thank our clients for trusting us in such difficult times & the brilliant barristers, interpreters, NGOs, experts & court staff we work with each day. We wish you a very happy New Year🎊 Here are our highlights!👇🏾

1. We obtained a Rule 39 ‘interim measure’ from the ECHR which had the effect of grounding the first flight to Rwanda. This battle continues for our clients facing removal to Rwanda. There will, no doubt, be more to follow in 2023.
Aug 14, 2020 5 tweets 3 min read
5 yrs after his detention, #HomeOffice finally agree to pay our client 45k in damages. Our lewis_kett and @razahalim @gardencourtlaw acting.

Stark facts of his case reveal the failing and inhumane system…

THREAD (1/5) Fully blind, client deceived by traffickers into smuggling drugs into UK. Arrested & spent 1 yr on remand before CPS realised he was victim. Dropped charges but transferred to detention, where #HomeOffice also failed to recognise as victim of trafficking & that he is blind. (2/5)