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Simon Ridding in Significant Upper Tribunal Appeal on the Definition of "Held" Under FOIA Siller-Farfan v Information Commissioner & ULAN [2026] UKUT 16 (AAC) Simon Ridding

Simon Ridding instructed as counsel for the appellant in this significant Upper Tribunal (Administrative Appeals Chamber) appeal before Upper Tribunal Judge Stout.

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#FOIA #UpperTribunal #PublicLaw #InformationLaw #LegalPrecedent #FreedomOfInformation

Dr S Chelvan Publishes "Diary of a Strategic Litigation Lawyer" in New Landmark Cases Volume 33 Bedford Row’s Head of Immigration, Public Law & Civil Liberties, Dr S Chelvan

Dr S Chelvan’s “Diary of a Strategic Litigation Lawyer" is published by Hart Publishing today as part of a volume examining “Landmark Cases in International Refugee Protection”.

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#LitigationLawyer #LandmarkCases #RefugeeProtection

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Simon Ridding Instructed in Successful Misfeasance in Public Office and Human Rights Claim Simon Ridding <https://www.33bedfordrow.co.uk/people/simon-ridding?preview_mode=1#content/introduction> was instructed by Vivien Lee of Express Solicitors

Simon Ridding was instructed by Vivien Lee of Express Solicitors in a #CivilAction against a #PoliceForce that recently settled for a significant sum. The claim was on behalf of a vulnerable DV victim who had been sexually exploited by a police officer.

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Career in International Criminal Law: A Two-Day Workshop Led by Diana Constantinide Are you looking for a career in international criminal law? 33 Bedford Row is pleased to announce that Diana Constantinide

Join our own Diana Constantinide for an exclusive 2-day workshop: "How to Become an International Criminal Lawyer"

Read more and register:
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#InternationalLaw #33BedfordRow #LegalMentorship #CareerInLaw #BarristerInsights #InternationalJustice

General Average Claim Fails as the Master was Incompetent - Unity Ship Group S.A. v Euroins Insurance JSC [2026] EWHC 7 (Admlty) Unity Ship Group S.A. v Euroins Insurance JSC [2026] EWHC 7 (Admlty) ("Happy Aras") Lara Hicks

Lara Hicks successfully represented cargo interests’ insurers in defending a claim brought by the Owners of the “Happy Aras” for a general average contribution of US$1,271,095.89, following a four day High Court trial before Admiralty Registrar Davison.

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33BR Family Barrister - Christina Warner - has been named one of LinkedIn’s Top 20 Leading Legal Influencers! This recognition is a reflection of the important work Christina is doing to advance legal reform, especially in the area of animal protection.

#LegalInfluencer #LinkedIn #AnimalProtection

Acquittals across 7-count indictment Eorann O’Connor <https://www.33bedfordrow.co.uk/people/oconnor-eorann?preview_mode=1#content/profile> represented a defendant acquitted by the jury of 7

Eorann O’Connor represented a #defendant acquitted by the #jury of 7 offences.

Eorann was instructed by Simon Natas and Eduardo Carrington of ITN Solicitors

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Tinessa Kaur Secures Suspended Sentence for Young Defendant in Class A Drug Supply Case Tinessa Kaur was instructed by Junaid Khan of Crownbridge Law to represent a young defendant charged with two counts of Possession with Intent to Supply

Tinessa Kaur Secures Suspended Sentence for Young Defendant in Class A Drug Supply Case

#CriminalBarrister #SuspendedSentence #YoungDefendant

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Gul Nawaz Hussain KC Appointed ‘Criminal Lawyer of the Year’ at the 2025 Asian Legal Awards 33 Bedford Row is pleased to announce that Gul Nawaz Hussain KC

33 Bedford Row is pleased to announce that Gul Nawaz Hussain KC has been named #CriminalLawyer of the Year at the 2025 #AsianLegalAwards.

The #award was sponsored by the CPS and determined by a judging panel composed of #senior members of the #judiciary

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Gul Nawaz Hussain KC Invited to Address Eton College and Mentor Mooting Society 33 Bedford Row is delighted to announce that Gul Nawaz Hussain KC

We are pleased to share that Gul Nawaz Hussain KC has been invited to visit #Eton College for a special guest engagement.

Gul will share insights from his career at the #Criminal #Bar with the students, drawing on his extensive experience as a leading #Silk

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33 Bedford Row Chambers: 2026 Pupillage Webinar Are you preparing your pupillage applications? Join us for an informal and informative webinar hosted by Rayan Qadri and Tyler Smith. Rayan is a second

Are you preparing your pupillage applications? Join us for an informal and informative webinar hosted by Rayan Qadri and Tyler Smith.

13th Jan @ 7pm. Joining via link in article below!

#pupillage #application #advice #webinar #33bedfordrow

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High Court Success in Consecutive Family Appeals - W v W [2025] EWFC 356 & W v W [2025] EWFC 452 Milad Shojaei <https://www.33bedfordrow.co.uk/people/milad?preview_mode=1#content/introduction> appeared in the High Court (Family Division) in consecutive

Milad Shojaei appeared in the High Court (Family Division) in consecutive appeal hearings, successfully appealing two separate decisions of a Circuit Judge arising from the same private children proceedings.

#familylaw #highcourt #familybarrister #success

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Haydee Dijkstal Re-Elected to the BHRC Executive Committee for the 2026-2027 term We are pleased to share that Haydée Dijkstal <https://www.33bedfordrow.co.uk/people/dijkstal-haydee?preview_mode=1#content/introduction> has been re-elected

Haydée Dijkstal has been re-elected to the BHRC Executive Committee. The Committee is dedicated to defending the rule of #law and upholding internationally recognised legal standards regarding #humanrights and the right to a #fairtrial.

@dijkstal.bsky.social

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International Human Rights Day 2025: Upholding Our Everyday Essentials at 33 Bedford Row The 10th December has been internationally recognised as Human Rights Day <https://www.un.org/en/observances/human-rights-day> since 1950, marking the

#HumanRightsDay - Our barristers continue to work at the forefront of international justice, ensuring that essential rights are protected. Today, we highlight their recent, critical work!

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33 Bedford Row Welcomes Three New Tenants Following Successful Pupillage We are delighted to announce that Abbie Leghorn <https://www.33bedfordrow.co.uk/people/abbie-leghorn?preview_mode=1#content/introduction>, Tyler Smith

We are delighted to announce that Abbie Leghorn, Tyler Smith, and Patrick Sharkey have accepted offers of #tenancy following the successful completion of their #pupillage in #Chambers.

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Haydee Dijkstal secures UN finding of arbitrary detention and enforced disappearance for Rohingya community leader detained in Bangladesh During its 103rd Session in August 2025, the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention considered the detention of Mr Dil Mohammed, a refugee from Myanmar who

Haydee Dijkstal secures UN finding of #arbitrary detention & #enforceddisappearance against #Bangladesh for ongoing detention of Mr Dil Mohammed, a #refugee from Myanmar and prominent #Rohingya community leader to the refugee encampment in ‘No Mans Land'

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33 Bedford Row Barrister Angela Sharma has been featured in the November edition of Legal Women UK. Angela discusses her career journey to date and her work as a barrister specialising in immigration, crime and family law.

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#LegalWomen #Feature #Barrister #CareerJourney

Unanimous Acquittals in Cannabis Production Trial Eorann O’Connor recently represented a man accused of producing significant quantities of cannabis at grow houses in Rotherham. The prosecution relied upon

33BR's Eorann O'Connor recently #represented a man accused of producing significant quantities of #cannabis. The jury unanimously #acquitted the defendant of all counts on the indictment. The instructing solicitor was Karibo Lawson of Ashcott Solicitors.

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‘The voice of parents is the voice of gods, for to their children they are heaven's lieutenants’ – The Present and Future of the Presumption of Parental Involvement The Children and Families Act 2014 amended s1 Children Act 1989 to include a presumption that the involvement of a parent in a child’s life will further the

New article by 33 Bedford Row Barrister Nick Parry - "The Present and Future of the Presumption of Parental Involvement"

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33BR's Haydee Dijkstal @dijkstal.bsky.social is counsel on the legal team for Lindsay and Craig Foreman and helped raise awareness to their wrongful detention at the Battersea Half Marathon last weekend.

#WrongfulDetention #Awareness #Iran #BatterseaHalfMarathon #LegalTeam #Activism

Financial Remedies – is a Financial Order necessary? Financial Remedies - is a Financial Order necessary? 1. Given the rising cost of legal services and the lack of legal aid, the newly divorced may consider

33 Bedford Row Family Barrister Aysha Miah's newest article: "Financial Remedies - is a Financial Order Necessary?"

#FamilyBarrister #FinancialRemedies #Divorce #Finances #FinancialOrder

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Jamil Mohammed Welcomes to Chambers the Holders of 2025 United States Temple Bar and Pegasus Scholarships Jamil Mohammed <https://www.33bedfordrow.co.uk/people/mohammed-jamil?preview_mode=1#content/introduction>, UK Pegasus Scholarship 2021 recipient

Jamil Mohammed, UK Pegasus Scholarship 2021 recipient, welcomes to chambers the holders of 2025 United States Temple Bar Scholarships and Pegasus Scholarships.

#TempleBar #Scholarship #PegasusScholarship #Barristers #Exchange #Collaborate

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Yale University & Animal Ethics - Christina Warner Keynote speaker with Ruby’s Law Christina Warner has become a leading advocate for animal protection within family law, has been invited to speak at Yale University’s Animal Ethics Study

Christina Warner has been invited to speak at Yale University’s Animal Ethics Study Group where she will present the story of Ruby’s Law, a pioneering campaign she founded to ensure that pets are recognised in family law.

#AnimalWelfare #FamilyLaw #Advocate

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Our #BarristerSpotlight for October is Dr S Chelvan - a multi-award winning and globally recognised legal expert who, since November 2020, has served as the Head of Immigration and Public Law

Read about Chelvan's #career highlights, #expertise and #influence below.

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Tyler Smith Secures Acquittal After Successful 'No Case to Answer' Submission Following a successful submission of no case to answer at Woolwich Crown Court Tyler Smith

Following a successful submission of no case to answer at Woolwich Crown Court Tyler Smith’s client was acquitted of two counts of intentionally causing racially aggravated harassment, alarm or distress against two police officers.

#nocasetoanswer #acquitted

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Tinessa Kaur Achieves Acquittal After Four-Day GBH Trial Following a 4 Day trial at Inner London Crown Court, Tinessa Kaur <https://www.33bedfordrow.co.uk/people/tinessa-kaur?preview_mode=1#content/introduction>

Following a four-day trial at Inner London Crown Court, Tinessa Kaur secured a unanimous acquittal for a defendant charged with Section 20 Grievous Bodily Harm.

#acquittal #gbh #unanimous #barrister #33bedfordrow

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33 Bedford Row Members Ranked in Chambers and Partners UK Bar Guide 2026 Chambers is pleased to announce the list of our barristers who have been ranked in the Chambers UK Bar 2026

We are delighted to #celebrate the 33 Bedford Row #barristers recognised in the Chambers & Partners UK Bar Guide 2026 rankings.

Huge congratulations to our ranked members:

Dr S Chelvan, Gul Nawaz Hussain KC, Haydée Dijkstal, Tope Adeyemi, Zahra Ahmed

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People’s Tribunal for Women of Afghanistan on X: "ENG: https://t.co/9oiBG71iMb DARI https://t.co/dRuOTlqZPD PASHTO https://t.co/kWrotNnXgW https://t.co/ETw1jfOCgf" / X ENG: https://t.co/9oiBG71iMb DARI https://t.co/dRuOTlqZPD PASHTO https://t.co/kWrotNnXgW https://t.co/ETw1jfOCgf

The People’s Tribunal for #Women in #Afghanistan (on X @AfgPpt) has started in Madrid and is addressing evidence of gender based #persecution from 8-10 Oct. Follow the civil society led tribunal, with @ahrdo.bsky.social @rawadari.bsky.social HRDPlusNetwork & DROPS, here ⬇️ x.com/afgppt/statu...

33 Bedford Row Members Ranked in the Legal 500 2026 33 Bedford Row is pleased to announce the list of our barristers that have been ranked in the Legal 500 2026. The Legal 500 is a leading global legal

We are delighted to #celebrate the fantastic list of 33 Bedford Row barristers recognised in the #Legal500 2026!

This guide is a key benchmark for legal expertise globally, and we congratulate every ranked member on their #recognition.

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Matrimonialisation in Divorce Law: Martin Davis's Article in LexisNexis 33 Bedford Row Family Barrister Martin Davis <https://www.33bedfordrow.co.uk/people/davis-martin?preview_mode=1#content/introduction> has published a new

33 Bedford Row Family Barrister Martin Davis has published a new article with @lexisnexisuk.bsky.social that dissects a complex area of high-net-worth divorce: Matrimonialisation.

#matrimonialisation #divorce #familylaw

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