Ranked in 4 Practice Areas
3

Band 3

Civil Liberties & Human Rights

London (Bar)

4 Years Ranked

3

Band 3

Data Protection

London (Bar)

1 Years Ranked

3

Band 3

Immigration

London (Bar)

5 Years Ranked

4

Band 4

Inquests & Public Inquiries

London (Bar)

4 Years Ranked

About

Provided by Jonathan Glasson KC

UK Bar

Practice Areas

Jonathan's practice includes human rights, public law, national security, asylum, inquests and inquiries, and data protection. He has acted in a large number of national security cases. He is regularly instructed as Counsel to the Investigatory Powers Tribunal

Career

Appointed Silk in 2013 and a Deputy High Court Judge in 2021. Recent public law cases include the challenge to the decision to deprive Shamima Begum of her UK citizenship, the challenge to the export of arms to Saudi Arabia for use in the Yemen conflict as well as the claims brought by 3 alleged Afghan spies against the UK Government. Acting for the Chair of the Independent Inquiry into Afghanistan in judicial review proceedings. He is Counsel to the Tribunal in the claims brought by BBC and Vincent Kearney concerning surveillance of journalists in N Ireland.

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UK Bar

Immigration - London (Bar)

3
Band 3
Individual Editorial

Jonathan Glasson KC has broad-ranging expertise in immigration law. He has a wealth of experience in matters including extradition, asylum and social security matters. He acts as a special advocate before SIAC and the Parole Board.


Civil Liberties & Human Rights - London (Bar)

3
Band 3
Individual Editorial

Jonathan Glasson KC has a strong human rights practice, generally acting for data-controlling companies or public bodies such as the Investigatory Powers Tribunal. His key focus is on the use of data by state agents in relation to intelligence, policing and immigration.


Data Protection - London (Bar)

3
Band 3
Individual Editorial

Jonathan Glasson KC is instructed by the Investigatory Powers Tribunal as Counsel to the Tribunal in data protection-related-matters. He acts on cases concerning national security and unlawful surveillance.


Inquests & Public Inquiries - London (Bar)

4
Band 4
Individual Editorial

Jonathan Glasson KC is instructed in high-profile public inquiries and inquests. He is a trusted choice for government bodies and has acted as counsel to the coroner. His recent instructions include acting for a government department in the UK COVID-19 Inquiry.

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