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Civil Liberties & Human Rights | UK Bar

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The section covers violations of rights under the Human Rights Act 1998 and the European Convention on Human Rights by the government, media and organisations, in the way they behave towards individuals. It features civil claims, cases involving judicial review proceedings, and also those before the European Court of Human Rights.

Rankings overview for Sets

1

Band 1

  1. Axiom Advocates
    Axiom Advocates 12 Years Ranked
2

Band 2

  1. Ampersand Advocates
  2. Themis Advocates
1

Band 1

  1. Aidan O'Neill KCAmpersand Advocates
  2. Chris Pirie KCThemis Advocates
  3. Douglas Ross KCAmpersand Advocates
2

Band 2

  1. Andrew G Webster KCThemis Advocates
  2. Mungo Bovey KCThemis Advocates
3

Band 3

  1. Janys M Scott KCWestwater Advocates
  2. John MacGregor KCAxiom Advocates
  3. Mark Lindsay KCAxiom Advocates

New Silks

  1. Daniel Byrne KCAxiom Advocates
  2. Usman Tariq KCAmpersand Advocates
1

Band 1

  1. Lesley IrvineAxiom Advocates
2

Band 2

  1. Scott BlairTerra Firma Chambers

All Sets profiles

1

Band 1

  1. Axiom Advocates
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    Axiom Advocates
    Civil Liberties & Human Rights
    2025 | Band 1 | 12 Years Ranked
    A frequent choice for government departments and public bodies in Scotland and the wider UK, Axiom Advocates is respected for its broad expertise in civil liberties. The advocates regularly act across immigration matters, healthcare disputes and judicial reviews. Recently members of the stable advised the Scottish Ministers in For Women Scotland v Scottish Ministers, a second challenge concerning guidance issues under the Gender Representation on Public Boards Act 2018.
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2

Band 2

  1. Ampersand Advocates
    Civil Liberties & Human Rights
    2025 | Band 2
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  2. Themis Advocates
    Civil Liberties & Human Rights
    2025 | Band 2
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