SILK PROFILE

Stephen Cragg KC

UK Bar 2026

Doughty Street Chambers

Ranked in 5 practice areas

Police Law: Mainly Claimant

All Circuits

Community Care

London (Bar)

Data Protection

London (Bar)

Civil Liberties & Human Rights

London (Bar)

Administrative & Public Law

London (Bar)

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Police Law: Mainly Claimant - All Circuits

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Stephen Cragg KC is highly regarded for his work in civil claims challenging police actions and decisions, particularly in relation to data retention and privacy. He also advises on inquests and claims relating to deaths in custody and injuries.

Strengths

Stephen Cragg gets to the point, which is great. He's strategic.

Stephen Cragg has many years of experience.

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Community Care - London (Bar)

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Stephen Cragg KC is an expert in social welfare and criminal justice public law who also has a strong community care practice. He has significant experience in cases related to the provision of asylum support and local authority policy disputes.

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Data Protection - London (Bar)

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Stephen Cragg KC is a well-regarded silk who handles an array of data protection matters. He is a strong choice for leading clients through breaches of the Data Protection Act, as well as privacy claims under Article 8 ECHR. He is sought out for his handling of cases brought against public bodies including police departments and local authorities.

Strengths

Stephen has a fantastic combination of extensive knowledge and practical experience in both procedural and substantive aspects of information law.

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Civil Liberties & Human Rights - London (Bar)

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Stephen Cragg KC is a renowned human rights silk with a keen focus on community care cases. He habitually represents claimants at inquests and in police law matters. He also practises as a Special Advocate, handling passport refusal, naturalisation and other sensitive cases.

Strengths

Stephen Cragg is a public law expert.

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Administrative & Public Law - London (Bar)

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Stephen Cragg KC has a strong track record of appearing in innovative public law challenges on behalf of claimants. He is especially well known for his handling of judicial reviews which involve an overlap with community care, social welfare and human rights law. He also appears as special advocate in cases concerning national security.