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As the new PM kills the Rwanda policy it’s easy to forget that if it wasn’t for the clients and legal aid lawyers who fought it, not least the incredible Toufique Hossain, people would have been sent 2 years ago. Congratulations T!

We're back!! Sheroy Zaq & Toufique Hossain return to discuss the last few years of the Tory government through the lens of some of their cases; Toufique's recent award success at the Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year awards & a little on the #EUROS2024 open.spotify.com/episode/1M8Xy1… linktr.ee/TheNoWallsPodc…

NEWS: Following a Judicial Review brought by our client, the Home Secretary has confirmed,in court, that all individuals previously threatened with removal to Rwanda will have their asylum claims determined in the UK. theguardian.com/uk-news/articl…

We're back! We hear from two brilliant guests. First from the heavyweight barrister Jessica Simor KC KC, covering her remarkable career & role in the landmark ECfHR case of Verein KlimaSeniorinnen Schweiz and Others v. Switzerland linktr.ee/TheNoWallsPodc… open.spotify.com/episode/0U4Tlp…

Tune in to the latest The No Walls Podcast episode on climate justice and migration. Hear from two brilliant guests Jessica Simor KC and @yumnakamel Earth Refuge open.spotify.com/episode/0U4Tlp… linktr.ee/TheNoWallsPodc… Sheroy Zaq Anna Spivack Toufique Hossain

NEWS! Following a hearing yesterday in the ongoing proceedings, it was revealed in open court that the BIOT Commissioner has recommended to the UK Government that a large proportion of the 61 asylum seekers on Diego Garcia be transferred to the UK.

More here: duncanlewis.co.uk/publiclaw_news…

This was such a lovely hour chatting with the brilliant Sheroy Zaq . I was a little over-relaxed having just returned from a hike and swim in Loweswater. But hey, there comes a point in life…

NEWS: The Court of Appeal has granted permission to our client DM to appeal the High Court's dismissal of his judicial review. His appeal, if it succeeds, is likely to impact the lives of hundreds of unaccompanied #refugee children in the UK.

This is a step in the right direction: Labour has said it will review the hourly legal aid rate, which has been stuck at £52 since 1996. Too many people have had to represent themselves or had inaccurate advice leading to rejections. Bravo, Duncan Lewis Solicitors. ft.com/content/79d4d9…

NEWS: Lord Chancellor agrees to review rates for immigration/asylum #legalaid in response to our claim. Read more here: duncanlewis.co.uk/news/Lord_Chan… Toufique Hossain jeremy_bloom Nina de Puy Kamp Beth Cole with Chris Buttler KC, Eleanor Mitchell, Jack Boswell Matrix

Breaking NEWS: After 3 years detained in inhumane conditions on Diego Garcia, the UK Government today announced, in open court, that all our clients will be offered the opportunity to come directly to the UK. This is a significant and welcome change in position. More to follow.

NEWS. Permission for judicial review granted to our client challenging the change in the Immigration Rules, which prevents care workers from coming to the UK with their children and partners.

My letter in support of the assisted dying Bill with Lord Falconer, Lord Macdonald, Sir Max Hill, Lord Pannick and others (third down). theguardian.com/theobserver/20…

NEWS: The government has now announced "historic increase in legal aid to support most vulnerable". See letter sent to us about it. More to follow!

An incisive account by Director Toufique Hossain on the legal battle against the UK government's Rwanda policy was published in Legal Action Group. Read a rare insider's view on a case that reshaped refugee and human rights law in the UK here: buff.ly/4fecxJL DuncanLewisPublicLaw

The No Walls Podcast is back! Was a real pleasure to speak to the Karen Tumlin, Founder and Director of the justiceactionctr.bsky.social, and a brilliant attorney in the US focusing on immigrants’ rights. Also - Sophie Lucas joins the NWP team as a new host!! open.spotify.com/episode/0GBq...