Shalini Patel

Public Law Solicitor at Duncan Lewis (@DLPubliclaw). Trying to make a change and give the most vulnerable in our society a voice!

[DuncanLewisPublicLaw @DLPublicLaw]

Breaking NEWS: After 3 years detained in inhumane conditions on Diego Garcia, the UK Government today announced, in open court, that all our clients will be offered the opportunity to come directly to the UK. This is a significant and welcome change in position. More to follow.

[Helen Bamber Foundation 🧡 @HelenBamber]

For far too long, Home Office has been detaining survivors of trafficking in 'immigration removal centres', causing profound & irreparable harm to them.

Last week, Labour govt said they will increase detention capacity & reopen two such centres.

Here's why it is concerning🧵1/5

[Shalini Patel @shalinipatel0]

It is unthinkable that vulnerable women who are survivors of gender-based violence are having to put up with such sickening behaviour

https://t.co/D9cF8h2HTQ

[Duncan Lewis Solicitors @DuncanLewis]

In a landmark development, the Home Office has agreed to consider the asylum claims of everyone in the cohort designated for removal to #Rwanda, prioritising their cases within the UK asylum system ▶️ https://t.co/nVIdBkX8pK

@DLPublicLaw

[DuncanLewisPublicLaw @DLPublicLaw]

Our client is represented by @ToufiqueHossain, @shalinipatel0, @munns_thomas and @rhiannon_croker. Counsel instructed are @workofanhour and @MirandaButler3 of @Landmark_LC.

Other lead claimants are represented by @dpg_law & @GoldJenningsLaw

[DuncanLewisPublicLaw @DLPublicLaw]

It will be argued that the accommodation is unlawfully inadequate and damaging to residents’ health. This has been compounded by woefully ineffective screening and monitoring processes which have failed to identify those for whom the site is not suitable.

[DuncanLewisPublicLaw @DLPublicLaw]

We represent a brave lead claimant who is challenging the Home Secretary’s accommodation of asylum-seekers at the former RAF base at Wethersfield, Essex. After a miserable year of the site’s operation, the final trial begins in the High Court tomorrow. 1/2

[Shalini Patel @shalinipatel0]

A huge congratulations to the Big Boss! I have had a the honour of working with and consistently learning from this powerhouse in the sphere of human rights for the past 11 years and can honestly say no one deserves this recognition more than @ToufiqueHossain

[Toufique Hossain @ToufiqueHossain]

Thank you @LALYawards for a wonderful evening. A huge honour to be given the Outstanding Achievement award last night. Recognition, not just for me, but for all who were so key in stopping Rwanda. The energy & love from everyone attending was so special. Thank you all 👊🏾 #LALY24

[Shalini Patel @shalinipatel0]

@MirandaButler3 Such incredible news Miranda. You will be awesome. Congratulations and wishing you all the best

[Shalini Patel @shalinipatel0]

@MirandaButler3 @LALYawards So well deserved!! Have everything crossed for you

[Duncan Lewis Solicitors @DuncanLewis]

With recent developments in the government’s Rwanda plan and the passing of the Rwanda Bill through Parliament, Duncan Lewis stands ready to provide legal representation to individuals at risk of removal to Rwanda⬇️@DLPublicLaw

https://t.co/ewl3yQx5Wz

[Duncan Lewis Solicitors @DuncanLewis]

We extend our congrats to Shalini Patel for her remarkable achievement in securing the distinguished Lawyer of the Year title. Shalini’s outstanding commitment to effecting systemic change for trafficking survivors, garnered well-deserved recognition. @DLPublicLaw @shalinipatel0

[DuncanLewisPublicLaw @DLPublicLaw]

Wonderful news from last night at the Modern Law Awards. Our Rwanda team won 'Case of the Year' and our very own @shalinipatel0 won 'Lawyer of the Year'. @DuncanLewis also picked up the pro bono award. 🎉🎉

@ModernLawMag

[Duncan Lewis Solicitors @DuncanLewis]

We're absolutely delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted in three categories at the distinguished Modern Law Awards 2024 ⚖️ 👏 @ModernLawMag

[Duncan Lewis Solicitors @DuncanLewis]

More on this here: https://t.co/US7D3FMDia

[DuncanLewisPublicLaw @DLPublicLaw]

Today, on the 2 year anniversary we remember the 31 people who were lost in the Channel on 24 November 2021. Their families and friends remain in our thoughts as we continue to support them in their fight for justice.

[Farrukh @implausibleblog]

Toufique Hossain, "Today is not just a victory for our clients, but a victory for the rule of law. It's a reminder that no one is above the law. And it's timely that governments are told that they have to stay within the boundaries of the law"

Beth Rigby, "What do you think of Suella Braverman's view that we should pull out of the ECHR to get the Rwanda Policy going?"

TH, "The ECHR is one of many international conventions that make it clear that this country, and in fact this country's laws itself are clear how you should respect human rights of asylum seekers"

"A former attorney general and a lawyer herself, she should have respect for the rule of law. That is what the supreme court has held today"

Give @ToufiqueHossain a follow 👏 @DLPublicLaw

[Duncan Lewis Solicitors @DuncanLewis]

Duncan Lewis’s Public Law team has submitted a pre-action letter on behalf of the humanitarian organisation @Care4Calais.

@DLPublicLaw

[Shalini Patel @shalinipatel0]

@kategarbers @HumanTraffFdn @ToufiqueHossain @munns_thomas @dunc Thank you Kate

[Shalini Patel @shalinipatel0]

Thank you to @HumanTraffFdn, my incredible team and director @ToufiqueHossain. Especially @munns_thomas for your incredible work on the challenge which got me this nomination. Your names are on this too. We continue the fight!

[DuncanLewisPublicLaw @DLPublicLaw]

Congrats @shalinipatel0 🎉 and thank you @HumanTraffFdn

[Every Child Protected Against Trafficking 🧡 @ECPATUK]

Congratulations to @shalinipatel0 for winning the Reducing Advocacy Award at the @HumanTraffFdn Anti-Slavery Awards tonight. #AntiSlaveryDay2023