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 We write to assure you that Doughty Street Chambers will remain open and prepared for legal business, notwithstanding the coronavirus emergency. Chambers is following government and Bar Council guidelines that are consistent with these responsibilities. We will be open at normal hours and our clerks and barristers will be available notwithstanding an encouragement to work from home if they can do so effectively.

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10th December 2020
Account Freezing Orders and High Court Civil Recovery Criminal Practice in a Civil Age
03rd December 2020
UK launch of “Foundations of Global Health and Human Rights”
On 3 December, International Day of People with Disabilities, Doughty Street Chambers is delighted to host the UK virtual launch of the book “Foundations of Global Health & Human Rights”, edited by Pr
03rd December 2020
Child Criminal Exploitation (CCE)
The Children’s Rights Group at Doughty Street Chambers and the Youth Justice Legal Centre at Just for Kids Law invite you to join us in launching our legal guide on Child Criminal Exploitation (CCE).
27th November 2020
A Great Night Out: Celebrating the Equal Age of Consent
PLEASE JOIN US TO CELEBRATE THE DEFINING MOMENT IN LGBT+ EQUALITY – THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE EQUAL AGE OF CONSENT –
23rd November 2020
Current issues in commencing proceedings
Theo Huckle QC and Christopher Johnson draw on their recent cases to identify issues/challenges for claimants commencing proceedings.
19th November 2020
Doughty Street Chambers Children’s Rights Group Annual Children’s Rights Lecture, 2020
Every year, in November, the international community celebrates World Children’s Day. It is celebrated each year to promote awareness of children’s rights and improving children’s welfare. 2020 has se
12th November 2020
10 years of the Equality Act in housing: Where next? - Part 2
Part 2: Positive action in housing, and discrimination in homelessness cases
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12th November 2020
Informed Consent - Part Two (live webinar)
This webinar follows on from part one of the series. It will focus on the reach of informed consent into therapeutic research, diagnostics and investigations and its practical implications, informed b
09th November 2020
10 years of the Equality Act in housing: Where next? - Part 1
Part 1: Indirect discrimination against tenants, and landlords’ liability for victimisation and harassment