Doughty Street International (DSI)
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DSI is a group of leading international lawyers with unrivalled expertise in all aspects of international law. Follow us on Bluesky: @doughtystintl.bsky.social
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Joined December 2014
We are delighted to share that we have attained a Tier 1 ranking in international human rights and criminal law in the Legal 500 Bar rankings for 2024 @doughtystintl
Doughty Street Chambers is proud to announce another year of excellent success in the latest edition of @thelegal500 UK Bar. We are now recognised in 28 practice areas of expertise, which includes top tier set rankings in Crime, Extradition, Inquests and inquiries, International
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Former prisoners and hostages wrongly held abroad, and their families, urge UK Government to take action to free Jimmy Lai. International legal team includes @caoilfhionnanna @J0nathanPrice @TatyanaEatwell @suigenerisjen @marthaspurrier ➡️ https://t.co/xnZQG8AM8e
#FreeJimmyLai
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The High Court has overturned an order for the extradition of a man, represented by Malcolm Hawkes (@MalcolmHawkes), to Slovakia to serve a sentence of one-year’s imprisonment. Malcolm was instructed by James Achillea and Noam Almaz of @StokoePartners. https://t.co/IGX7HrAoPk
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The High Court has overturned an order for the extradition of a man, represented by Malcolm Hawkes, to Slovakia to serve
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Divisional Court rules South African extradition request abused the court’s process | Richard Payne continues to be represented by Ben Cooper KC (@cooper_lion) and Mary Westcott (@marycwestcott), instructed by Frank Brazell and Rory Fazan of @sperrinlaw. https://t.co/b5qsqdecJI
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On 30 April 2025 Richard Payne’s extradition request was found to be an abuse of the court’s process. His appeal was allowed after proceedings that had lasted 30 months. The court agree
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Transnational Repression - Expert input to the Legal Affairs Committee of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe | by Alex Tinsley (@AlexLouisT) https://t.co/fk6JwUZRBS
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On 13 May 2025, the Legal Affairs & Human Rights Committee (JUR) of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) held a hearing in the con...
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Aarif Abraham (@aarif_abraham) acts as an adviser to the Government of Ukraine, instructed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) and supporting the Office of the President, through H.E Amb. Dr. Anton Korynevych. 2/2
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International coalition of states endorse establishment of the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression. 1/2 https://t.co/tBCggVh7R1
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On 9 May 2025, the founding documents for the creation of a Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression Against Ukraine were given political approval by high-level representatives of the Governmen
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Efforts to criminalise ecocide gather pace | by @Kirsty_Brimelow KC on The Times https://t.co/zOGcWp02fd
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Before the lawyer Polly Higgins died of cancer in 2019, she entrusted Jojo Mehta with an intimidating task that many would have viewed impossible.For ten years Higgins had been campaigning to
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Malawi communities impacted by elephant translocation taking legal action Joshua Jackson (@JAS_Jackson94) is instructed by @LeighDay_Law. Oliver Holland (@ollyholland) is leading the team. https://t.co/6KwbAm4vor
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Members of local communities in Malawi are bringing a claim against the International Fund for Animal Welfare (‘IFAW’) following an elephant relocation project that is alleged to have caused the pr
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For further information regarding our Public International Law Team and upcoming PIL Know-How Breakfasts, please do not hesitate to contact our International Practice Manager, Naomi Smith. 4/4
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The primary objective of these sessions is for practitioners to stay informed about the latest developments in the field and facilitate discussion among selected guests over breakfast. 3/4
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We were honoured to have @AngeletNicolas deliver a keynote address, and colleagues @TatyanaEatwell, @aarif_abraham, and @CamilaZBesso make insightful expert interventions. 2/4
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On Friday 21 March 2025, Doughty Street International hosted its inaugural Public International Law Know-How Breakfast with esteemed practitioners and stakeholders from the City of London. 1/4 Link to the note here: https://t.co/nWSFNd2Lfq
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Steven Powles KC and lawyers from Doughty Street Chambers have been engaged to prepare a communication to the International Criminal Court (“ICC”) under Article 15 of the ICC Statute ⬇️ https://t.co/RMzxH4VoZG
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Steven Powles KC and lawyers from Doughty Street Chambers have been engaged to prepare a communication to the International
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Today in Geneva, @DrOliverLewis gave a presentation on behalf of Inclusion International at the day of general discussion on the right to political participation organised by the @UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. https://t.co/UKMdlpIpXE
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Today in Geneva, Oliver Lewis gave a presentation on behalf of Inclusion International at the
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Doughty Street Chambers is delighted to announce that @aarif_abraham has been appointed, by way of co-option, to the Board of Trustees of @StEthelburgas
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Doughty Street Chambers is delighted to announce that Aarif Abraham has been appoint
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We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Professor Marko Milanovic to Doughty Street Chambers’s (“DSC”) Academic Expert Panel. https://t.co/vzSt6fMB4m
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We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Professor Marko Milanovic to Doughty Street Chambers’s (“DSC”) Academic Expert Panel.
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The International Legal Team is led by @caoilfhionnanna working with barristers @J0nathanPrice @samjacobsDSC @Nikila_k 2/2 #FreeToomaj @OfficialToomaj
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Joint Statement by the International Counsel Team at @DoughtyStIntl, @IndexCensorship & @HRF: UN working group on arbitrary detention declares Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi’s detention violated international law #FreeToomaj @OfficialToomaj 1/2 https://t.co/Q5ozLZAc3k
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On 13th March 2025, the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (“UNWGAD”) issued an opinion declaring that Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi’s detention of more than 753 days was arbitrary...
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Jimmy Lai and his son, Sebastien Lai, are represented by an international legal team, led by @caoilfhionnanna and including @J0nathanPrice @TatyanaEatwell @suigenerisjen @marthaspurrier 3/3
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Speaking to the @UN_HRC, Prof. Saul warned of national security laws causing human rights violations as members of Jimmy Lai’s international legal team, @TatyanaEatwell & Martha Spurrier, addressed the UN about the ongoing arbitrary detention & unfair trial of Jimmy Lai 2/3
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