Here we take a look at some highlights from the year that was. Here is a round-up of some of the successful cases handled by … Read more
Kent Law Clinic Wins ‘Best Contribution by a Pro Bono Clinic’ Award
The Kent Law Clinic has won the Best Contribution by a Pro Bono Clinic Award at the annual LawWorks Pro Bono Awards ceremony on Tuesday … Read more
Creating and Perpetuating Illegality
Sheona York gives her expert comment on the government’s announcement of new salary and income requirements for migrants. ‘On 4 December the new Home Secretary, … Read more
Summer in Kent Law Clinic
Achievements and challenges as the legal work continues Remember Summer 2023 – hot and dry, cold, and wet, and then hot and dry again. With students away, the university was unimaginably quiet – apart from grass … Read more
Immigration Law – appeals, more appeals and the long road to reuniting families
Dr Richard Warren, an Immigration Adviser, has dealt with five appeals during the summer Two appeals, dealing with refugee family reunion, were allowed – but … Read more
Safe and legal routes for refugee family reunion – two legal successes and practical realities
The Clinic’s immigration lawyers, solicitor Sheona York and Dr Richard Warren deal with many cases that illustrate the inadequate provisions made for ‘safe and legal … Read more
Disability Benefits Law – helping people navigate appeals
The Clinic provides advice and representation in welfare benefit cases for which the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) administers the benefit system To give … Read more
Civil Litigation – people at risk of losing their homes
The Clinic deals with a range of civil litigation, with lots of requests for help from people whose homes are at risk or who are … Read more
Family Law – court orders to protect children’s welfare
During the summer Philippa Bruce, Law Clinic Solicitor, has dealt with three cases involving the question whether someone who is not the parent of a … Read more
Employment Law – redress for being sacked or unlawfully treated
Elaine Sherratt and Tony Pullen, the Clinic’s employment lawyers, help clients with claims arising from being unfairly dismissed by their employer or facing discrimination or … Read more