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Irwin Mitchell

Civil Liberties & Human Rights

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The national team undertakes a significant number of complex Human Rights cases and claims against public authorities.

As a national firm we are able to provide specialist advice to clients from all over the country at their local Irwin Mitchell office, thus being particularly attractive for vulnerable or disabled clients who want to access justice on their doorstep.

We work collaboratively with our colleagues providing a seamless service across Irwin Mitchell in the fields of personal injury, medical negligence and services for your business.

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Civil Liberties & Human Rights - UK-wide

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Irwin Mitchell has a nationwide practice with offices and resources located throughout the UK. The team's particular areas of strength within the field of civil liberties and human rights include access to medical treatment, actions against the police and challenges to policy. The firm is committed to enabling access to justice for vulnerable individuals and disabled clients through its local offices and also provides extensive expertise in human rights work arising from the social care and education sectors.

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Work Highlights

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  • Irwin Mitchell acted for Benjamin Forster who was bitten by a police dog and wrongfully arrested by Hampshire Police in a case of mistaken identity.

Strengths

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  • The team has an extensive knowledge of the subject area and an undeniable passion to see change.

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  • Irwin Mitchell is an excellent firm with real strength in depth.

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  • Irwin Mitchell's civil liberties team is extremely good, with depth across the team.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Andrew Arthur
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    Andrew Arthur

    Andrew Arthur focuses his practice on representing clients in actions against the police, including cases concerning allegations of false imprisonment and discrimination.

    • Andrew has relevant knowledge and clients like him and trust him.

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    • He is a very experienced and thoughtful solicitor.

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    • Andrew is an excellent lawyer who is very committed to his clients.

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  • Angela Jackman
    Angela Jackman

    Angela Jackman

    Angela Jackman is a highly respected practitioner. She is experienced across a range of human rights matters, particularly in Court of Protection cases involving the deprivation of liberty and mental capacity disputes.

    • Angela is well-renowned and looks after her clients very well.

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    • Angela has been an outstanding support for our organisation. She has consistently and willingly worked above and beyond, providing us with expert and sensible legal advice.

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  • Juliet Spender
    Juliet Spender

    Juliet Spender

    Juliet Spender frequently represents clients in Human Rights Act claims and has additional expertise in cases involving detention under the Mental Health Act.

    • She is very good and does a great job on legally and factually complex cases.

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    • Juliet is an excellent lawyer who achieves very good outcomes for her clients.

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    • She is a top-class lawyer, in every way.

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  • Sarah Collier
    Sarah Collier

    Sarah Collier

    Sarah Collier is a senior associate at Irwin Mitchell who focuses her practice on advising clients such as victims of trafficking, unaccompanied minors and children or young people in the care system.

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