
Lewis Kett
@lewis_kett
Lawyer @DLPublicLaw
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11-03-2017 14:02:55
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"We strongly welcome the judge's findings that further powers are needed. If the Home Office are truly interested in learning lessons from this inquiry, they should welcome it too." Our Lewis Kett in the BBC: bbc.co.uk/news/uk-englan…


Final hearing challenge to locking detainees in cells for 12+ hrs at #BrookHouse IRC listed: 17-19 Dec. Similar challenge re Colnbrook IRC early next yr. HMI Prisons latest BH report continues to criticise practice as ‘disproportionate restriction for a detainee population’.

#HomeOffice disbelieved client’s sexuality, unlawfully segregated her & twice tried to wrongfully remove her. She bravely fought back & changed law on segregation in detention. 3 yrs later appeal allowed & she’s finally vindicated! Our Lewis Kett + @GraceLilyC Garden Court Chambers





Our challenge to the lock in regime at #BrookHouse detention centre finally starts tomorrow in the High Court! Our team led by Lewis Kett instructing Stephanie Harrison QC, Raza Halim and David Sellwood of Garden Ct - Public Law

Permission granted by Laing J to appeal to the Court of Appeal! Judge acknowledges the importance of the case, which potentially affects thousands on immigration bail in the UK. Our Lewis Kett & @helencbaron inst Alex Goodman & Matthew Fraser Landmark Chambers


Home Office makes important concession in unlawful detention claim regarding interpretation of medico-legal reports. Stephanie Harrison QC & Grace Capel (@GraceLilyC) of Garden Ct - Public Law instructed by Lewis Kett & Emma Dawson of DuncanLewisPublicLaw bit.ly/3cHaZJL

ANNOUNCEMENT Following articles by Mail on Sunday & the Daily Mail we release a statement clarifying our stance on allegations raised, including our work in Calais & challenging removals, the fees we receive & our political independence. Read statement: duncanlewis.co.uk/news/_Attacks_…

High Court grants permission for JR! Our two clients have been stuck in limbo on immigration bail for over a decade. Court agrees that legal test of ‘some prospect of removal’ requires definition. Our Lewis Kett & @helencbaron inst. Alex Goodman KC & Matthew Fraser of Landmark Chambers


Brook House Inquiry starts today. The Inquiry will investigate the abuse of detainees at Brook House Immigration Centre. Former detainees represented by Garden Ct counsel: Stephanie Harrison QC, Louise Hooper, @Gordon_Lee_, Una Morris (@_umm_), Laura Profumo and Alex Schymyck.


