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Public authorities are required to obey the law and act rationally and fairly. We know this is not always the case and specialise in challenging decisions and securing compensation for our clients.
Our specialist Public Law and Human Rights Team are passionate about giving clear legal advice and high quality representation to people who feel they’ve been badly treated by a local or central public authority.
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We represent bereaved families in inquests concerning the loss of a loved one.
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Simpson Millar has a Legal Aid Agency contract and we can assess eligibility for Legal Aid.
We are experts in explaining how Legal Aid works and applying for it on behalf of our clients. If this doesn’t apply, we’ll be able to discuss other options for funding. This can include alternatives such as a no win no fee agreement, damages-based agreements, crowdfunding and fixed fee packages.
Public authorities must act lawfully, fairly and in accordance with their legal duties. This guide explains when public bodies may be held accountable for unlawful decisions, human rights breaches or failures to fulfil their responsibilities. It also outlines the legal options that may be available, including judicial review and compensation claims, and why obtaining specialist legal advice promptly is important.
The Legal Aid Agency reversed its refusal of Exceptional Case Funding and Legal Help following a pre-action judicial review challenge brought by Simpson Millar's Public Law and Human Rights team. The case highlights how applicants outside the family categories prescribed by LASPO may still qualify for legal aid where Convention rights are engaged and demonstrates the importance of challenging funding decisions where an initial refusal may be based on an overly restrictive interpretation of the law.
The Home Office's proposed use of AI-assisted Facial Age Estimation (FAE) for asylum seekers has raised significant legal and safeguarding concerns. This article explores how the technology works, the legal framework governing age assessments, why children's organisations are concerned, and whether AI can be used consistently with existing protections. It also explains how disputed age assessments can be challenged and what the growing use of AI could mean for children's rights.
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