Civil Liberties & Human Rights

Anna Morris KC demonstrates notable proficiency in protest-related claims brought against the police, as well as other claims concerning alleged violations of the freedoms of speech and assembly. She frequently handles inquests into the deaths of vulnerable individuals, and fields expertise in state accountability.

Pete Weatherby KC is an accomplished human rights silk who routinely handles matters concerning protests, miscarriages of justice and complex elements of prison law. He is well versed in EU and international human rights issues, and regularly attracts instructions in high-profile, significant judicial reviews.

Vijay Jagadesham is a respected barrister offering broad-based expertise in areas such as immigration, prison law and data protection. He is particularly well known for his deft handling of matters involving vulnerable adults. He is also noted for tackling cases involving prisoners subjected to racism. He has handled a number of actions against the police.

Kate Stone has a wide-ranging claimant focused practice, handling claims arising from ECHR considerations as well as complex inquests. Her instructions often involve deaths of the prisoners, and complex mental health aspects.