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Kent Law Clinic defends tenant’s guarantor sued by landlord for £3k

By Andrea Shieber | 14 August 2019

A landlord who sued the guarantor of a tenant for more than £3,000 was awarded just £110 damages (plus £275 court fees) after legal representation … Read more

Call for changes in Home Office migrant detention policy

By Andrea Shieber | 22 March 2019

Sheona York commented: ‘There is nothing to be surprised about in the Home Affairs Committee’s critical report on the UK’s detention of migrants. ‘Home Office policy on detention is … Read more

Surviving Online Abuse and Harm; Arguing for Criminal Justice Regulation  

By Andrea Shieber | 22 March 2019

This week the Justice Reform Project (JRP), part of the Clinic Criminal Justice Project at Kent Law Clinic, held a panel discussion with guest speakers … Read more

Weekly news and case updates

By Andrea Shieber | 12 March 2019

Kent Law Clinic’s weekly Tuesday meeting was led by the Student Committee Chair Emily Ham. Student Committee updates: 41 new enquiries have been made to … Read more

International Women’s Day – The Women of Kent Law Clinic

By Andrea Shieber | 08 March 2019

Elaine Sherratt Proudest achievement: When I was 21 years old, I decided to be a lawyer in the cause of social justice. I have achieved … Read more

Welcome for ruling that Right to Rent Scheme is unlawful

By Andrea Shieber | 06 March 2019

The scheme requires landlords to check the immigration status of tenants. Mr Justice Spencer found that the scheme caused racial discrimination and failed to further the desired … Read more

Interview with Christina Blacklaws – President of the Law Society

By Andrea Shieber | 04 March 2019

Christina Blacklaws is the President of The Law Society, a professional association which represents and support its members, promoting the highest professional standards and the … Read more

Murder or Manslaughter? No one is ‘getting away’ with it

By Andrea Shieber | 01 March 2019

Kent Law Clinic Solicitor Hannah Uglow (pictured above at the Royal Courts of Justice with a group of Kent Law School students) comments on yesterday’s … Read more

Weekly news and case updates

By Andrea Shieber | 28 February 2019

Kent Law Clinic’s weekly Tuesday meeting was led by the Student Committee Chair Emily Ham. Student Committee updates: Instagram Takeover: Law Clinic students Terrie, Alisha … Read more

Law Clinic helps elderly client recover £15k from mobile home park

By Andrea Shieber | 28 February 2019

Kent Law Clinic staff and students have helped an elderly client (Mr William Jarvis) recover £15,000 compensation from a mobile home park. The mobile home … Read more

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