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Internationally renowned barristers with a multi-disciplinary approach to multi-jurisdictional casework. Strong emphasis on human rights and civil liberties.

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We are pleased to announce that details of our 2027–28 pupillages are now available on the Pupillage Gateway for the following:

• Health & Human Rights Specialist Pupillage
• Crime Specialist Pupillage
• General Pupillage

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Why choose us? Doughty Street Chambers is a world class multi-disciplinary set of chambers committed to the promotion of human rights and civil liberties through the law.  We are immensely proud of ou...
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November 25, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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📢 NEW VACANCY 📢

DSC Media Team is inviting applications for tenancy from individuals at around 10 years call or above.

Deadline for applications: 5pm on 13 January 2026.

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November 25, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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Lancashire Constabulary apologise to Mr Ali Ahmed in settlement on libel and misuse of private information claim.

Beth Grossman and Nikila Kaushik represented Mr Ali Ahmed, instructed by Mark Lewis of Patron Law.

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Lancashire Constabulary apologise to Mr Ali Ahmed in settlement on libel and misuse of private information claim
The Chief Constable of Lancashire Constabulary has apologised in the High Court today to
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November 21, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Two parents, Maxie Allen and Rosalind Levine, have settled a claim against Hertfordshire Constabulary arising from their unlawful arrest and detention earlier this year.

Mr Allen and Ms Levine are represented by Cian Murphy, instructed by Luke Gittos of Murray Hughman Solicitors.
Parents Succeed in Unlawful Arrest Claim Against Police
Two parents, Maxie Allen and Rosalind Levine, have settled a claim against Hertfordshire Constabulary arising from their unlawful arrest and detention earlier this year.
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November 18, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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UK Supreme Court finds that the approach of the Scottish courts to the admissibility in sexual offences trials of evidence concerning a complainer’s sexual history or credibility is liable to violate Article 6.

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UK Supreme Court finds that the approach of the Scottish courts to the admissibility in sexual offences trials of evidence concerning a complainer’s sexual history or credibility is liable to violate ...
The Supreme Court this week ruled in the case of Daly (Appellant) v His Majesty’s Advocate (Respondent) (Scotland) that the approach currently adopted by the Scottish courts in relation to the admi
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November 14, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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Richard Thomas KC (instructed by Berkeley Square Solicitors), leading Philippa Eastwood and then Ashley Hendron, has been instructed in both the criminal and civil proceedings arising from the seizure of a vast amount of cryptocurrency, now worth approximately £5 billion.
Sentencing of £5 billion “crypto Queen” after world’s largest Bitcoin seizure
Richard Thomas KC (instructed by Berkeley Square Solicitors), leading
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November 12, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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𝐅𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐚𝐳𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬
Finnian was instructed by Nazia Khan (Director), Raman Kumar (Solicitor), Jessie Shepherd (Trainee Solicitor) and Auhona Majumdar (Caseworker) of @duncanlewiss.bsky.social
Further success for Gazan students as the Home Office and Foreign Office commit to supporting the evacuation of their dependants
Finnian Clarke, along with Sonali Naik KC, Maha Sardar and Maria Moodie of Garden Court Chambers, who secured success on beha
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November 7, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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Secret Court of Appeal judgment addressing the Afghan data leak is opened up.

David Lemer leading William Tyzack acted for AFA and others.
Secret Court of Appeal judgment addressing the Afghan data leak is opened up
The Court of Appeal have (24th October 2025) handed down the open version of a closed judgment which was originally handed down on 4 July 2025.  The appeals of AFA and others and QP1 and other
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November 6, 2025 at 10:23 AM
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A Reflective Bar- How successful have diversity and inclusion programmes been in encouraging better representation? | 11 Dec at Doughty Street Chambers.

Speakers include: Barbara Mills KC, Laurie-Anne Power KC,
@mayasikand.bsky.social, Timi Okuwa. Chaired by Violet Smart.
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?Thursday 11th D
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November 5, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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First Pre-Inquest Review Hearing (PIRH) into the tragic death of five-year-old Yusuf Mahmud Nazir took place on Monday 3rd November 2025 before HM Assistant Coroner for South Yorkshire West.

@adamwagner1.bsky.social is representing Yusuf’s family instructed by Anna Thwaites of @bindmans.com.
First Pre-Inquest Review into death of five-year-old Yusuf Nazir takes place
The first Pre-Inquest Review Hearing (PIRH) into the tragic death of five-year-old Yusuf Mahmud Nazir took place on Monday 3rd November 2025 at the Medico-Legal Centre in Sheffield before HM A
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November 4, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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𝗦𝗲𝗯𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝗶 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗺𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿’𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗫𝗶 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 - The international legal team is led by @caoilfhionn.bsky.social & includes Jonathan Price KC, Tatyana Eatwell, Jennifer Robinson & Martha Spurrier.

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Sebastien Lai thanks Trump for raising his father’s case with Xi this week
As confirmed by a White House official late on Thursday evening, President Trump used his b
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October 31, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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UK Supreme Court hears disability rights case - the judgment, expected to be handed down next year, has UK-wide implications for people with learning disabilities, brain injury or dementia, mental health problems, and autistic people.

@droliverlewis.bsky.social was instructed by Irwin Mitchell.
UK Supreme Court hears disability rights case
It is permissible under the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) for the law to say that a person who lacks capacity to consent to their care arrangements can nevertheless give valid consent
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October 23, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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It was wonderful to meet you all at @thebarcouncil.bsky.social
#PupillageFair2025, and thank you for stopping by our stand!

To stay up to date with information on our Pupillage vacancies, visit our Pupillage page here: www.doughtystreet.co.uk/pupillage
October 20, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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Lampard Inquiry: Statutory Inquiry into deaths in Essex mental health services resumed on 13 October 2025 - A number of DSC members are involved including @mayasikand.bsky.social, Fiona Murphy KC, Sophy Miles, Tom Stoate and Laura Profumo.

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Lampard Inquiry: Statutory Inquiry into deaths in Essex mental health services resumed on 13 October 2025
On 9 September 2024, a statutory public inquiry opened into the deaths of mental health inpatients in Essex.
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October 17, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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Doughty Street Chambers is proud to announce another year of excellent success in the latest edition of the Chambers and Partners UK Bar Guide 2026.

We are now recognised in 30 practice areas of expertise, which includes 9 top band set rankings.

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Doughty Street Chambers success in Chambers and Partners UK Bar Guide 2026
Doughty Street Chambers is proud to announce another year of excellent success in the latest edition of the
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October 17, 2025 at 10:52 AM
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𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗸𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗶 𝘀𝗽𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗹 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗺 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 - David Lemer represented Mr Naseer and was instructed by Ushrat Sultana and Sadia Qureshi of Stone White Solicitors.
Former Pakistani spy chief wins libel claim against retired major and journalist
The High Court has handed down judgment in Rashid Naseer’s libel claim, following a hotly contested 4-day trial in July 2025.
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October 17, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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This week James Wood KC, @mayasikand.bsky.social, Fiona Murphy KC and Kirsten Heaven delivered Opening Statements for Tranche 3, Phase 1 in the Undercover Policing Inquiry.

Read more and watch the statements here: www.doughtystreet.co.uk/news/members...
Members of Doughty Street Chambers deliver opening statements for Tranche 3 Phase 1 of the Undercover Policing Inquiry
This week James Wood KC, Maya Sikand KC, Fiona Murphy KC and Kirsten Heaven delivered Opening Statements for Tranche 3, Phase 1 in the Undercover Policing Inquiry.
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October 16, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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Jury finds that multiple failures by the Home Office and HMP Peterborough staff probably contributed to Marek Witulski’s death.

The family were represented by Rachel Woodward instructed by Jane Ryan of Bhatt Murphy Solicitors.

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Jury finds that multiple failures by the Home Office and HMP Peterborough staff probably contributed to Marek Witulski’s death
A nine-day inquest into the death of Marek Witulski concluded on 9 October 2025.
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October 10, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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Doughty Street Chambers is proud to announce another year of excellent success in the latest edition of the Legal 500 UK Bar.

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Doughty Street Chambers success in the Legal 500 UK Bar 2026
Doughty Street Chambers is proud to announce another year of excellent success in the latest edition of the
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October 6, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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Jennifer Robinson, Kate Gibson and Nikila Kaushik instructed to act for the Australian humanitarians detained in Israel.

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Jennifer Robinson, Kate Gibson and Nikila Kaushik instructed to act for the Australian humanitarians detained in Israel
Jennifer Robinson
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October 6, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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Doughty Street Chambers is delighted to announce that Natalie Lucas, Percy Preston, Jordan Briggs and Simon Bennett have successfully completed their pupillages and join Doughty Street as tenants.

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Natalie Lucas, Percy Preston, Jordan Briggs and Simon Bennett join Doughty Street as Full Tenants
Doughty Street Chambers is delighted to announce that Natalie Lucas, Percy Preston, Jordan Briggs and Simon Bennett have successfully completed their pupillages and join Doughty Street as tenants.&
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October 1, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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Public hearings in Module 8 of the UK Covid Inquiry commenced on Monday 29 September 2025 and will continue for four weeks. The Module will consider the impact of the pandemic upon children and young people.

Eight Doughty Street barristers are instructed on behalf of Core Participants in Module 8.
Eight Doughty Street barristers acting in Module 8 of the UK Covid Inquiry on children and young people
Public hearings in Module 8 of the UK Covid Inquiry commenced on Monday 29 September 2025 and will continue for four weeks.
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September 30, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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Doughty Street Chambers is proud to share news that we were awarded ‘Public Law Set of the Year’ at the Legal 500 Awards 2025 ceremony yesterday!

Congratulations to our members and staff of our Public Law team – a strong testament to the quality of practice and excellence.
The Legal 500 awards "Public Law Set of the Year 2025" to Doughty Street Chambers
Doughty Street Chambers is proud to share news that we were awarded ‘Public Law Set of the Year’ at the Legal 500 Awards 2025 ceremony yesterday, 24 September at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge,
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September 25, 2025 at 9:23 AM
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Following a 4-day trial, the High Court has handed down judgment in Zulfi Bukhari’s libel and harassment claim against his cousin, Tauqeer Bukhari. The Court awarded Zulfi Bukhari £40,000 in damages for libel and £3,000 for his harassment claim.
Zulfi Bukhari, former Pakistani Minister, wins libel and harassment case
Following a 4-day trial, the High Court has handed down judgment in Zulfi Bukhari’s libel and harassment claim against his cousin, Tauqeer Bukhari.
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September 24, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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The Board of Directors of Hostage Aid Worldwide has selected Adam Wagner KC (@adamwagner1.bsky.social) as a joint recipient of the Hostage Aid “Breaking the Chain” Award 2025 for Exceptional Hostage Release Efforts.

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Adam Wagner KC awarded the Hostage Aid “Breaking the Chain” award 2025 for Exceptional Hostage Release Efforts
The Board of Directors of Hostage Aid Worldwide has selected Adam Wagner KC as a joint recipient of the Hostage Aid “Brea
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September 22, 2025 at 12:10 PM