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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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31st July 2021
The Equality Act Series of Events
Celebrating 10 years of the Equality Act
29th June 2021
Discrimination in public law
This seminar will be an update on recent developments involving discrimination in public law cases.
28th June 2021
Challenging cuts to public services in a post-Covid world
After the financial crisis in 2010 significant cuts were made to public services under the banner of austerity.
24th June 2021
Criminal Practice Directions
Criminal Practice Directions – Youth Justice| Seminar and launch of Legal Guide
23rd June 2021
Fire and rehire
The Covid-19 pandemic has seen increasing numbers of employers trying to vary the contracts of employment of their employees to reduce terms and conditions including through the use of the controversi
16th June 2021
New Judgment on Zambrano Carers and the EU Settlement Scheme
On Wednesday 9th June 2021 the High Court will hand down judgment in the case of R(Akinsanya) v Secretary of State for the Home Department, a challenge to the Home Office’s policy on the extension of
15th June 2021
The Equality Act 2010: Evidence and key concepts/definitions
The Equality Act 2010 is a powerful and ground breaking piece of legislation, and understanding the structure and framework of the Act is essential to using it effectively in litigation.
14th June 2021
New country guidance issues on Sri Lankan asylum claims
The Upper Tribunal (IAC) has issued new country guidance in the case of KK & RS (Sri Lanka) addressing the risk of persecution for Sri Lankan nationals as a result of sur place political activities in
10th June 2021
Police accountability in England & Wales: The role of oversight bodies
Announcing the fourth in Doughty Street Chambers’ series of Black Lives Matter virtual events: Police accountability in England & Wales: The role of oversight bodies.