Human Rights
At Gold Jennings we have a dedicated team of lawyers specialising in human rights.
We act for clients whose human rights have been breached in a wide range of circumstances, including:
- Cases of domestic violence
- Civil claims for damages against the police
- Challenging a local authority for failing to provide any or adequate assistance for destitute migrants
- Challenging the lawfulness of decisions of public authorities
- Article 2 inquests
Legal challenges for breach of the HRA can be brought either as individual claims or together with other legal causes of action. We use the law in an inventive and creative way. Our expertise in civil claims, public law and human rights makes us uniquely placed to provide a complete service.
Children’s Rights
Our work for children benefits from our complementary expertise in education law and judicial review. We can provide holistic advice to children and their parents / carers.
In addition, we have significant experience acting for lone children, and children in care / care leavers, as well as children whose wellbeing is impacted by their or their families immigration position.
Areas of expertise include
- Assessments under section 17 and section 20 of the Children Act 1989;
- Assessments. pathway plans and support for Care Leavers;
- Failures of local authorities to provide adequate social care support to children, or the withdrawal of existing support.
- Refusals to accommodate children under section 20 of the Children Act 1989/ withdrawal of section 20 Children Act 1989 accommodation.
- Accommodation/ care status for homeless 16/17-year-olds
- Issues arising from child criminal exploitation and human trafficking/ modern slavery
- Impact on children of their parent’s immigration position/ lack of recourse to public funds.
We often provide advice and deliver training to charities and voluntary groups working in this area.
Legal aid may be available to assist with your case. We have a legal aid community care contract. To make an enquiry please fill out our online form.
Human Rights
At Gold Jennings we have a dedicated team of lawyers specialising in human rights.
We act for clients whose human rights have been breached in a wide range of circumstances, including:
- Cases of domestic violence
- Civil claims for damages against the police
- Challenging a local authority for failing to provide any or adequate assistance for destitute migrants
- Challenging the lawfulness of decisions of public authorities
- Article 2 inquests
Legal challenges for breach of the HRA can be brought either as individual claims or together with other legal causes of action. We use the law in an inventive and creative way. Our expertise in civil claims, public law and human rights makes us uniquely placed to provide a complete service.
Children’s Rights
Our work for children benefits from our complementary expertise in education law and judicial review. We can provide holistic advice to children and their parents / carers.
In addition, we have significant experience acting for lone children, and children in care / care leavers, as well as children whose wellbeing is impacted by their or their families immigration position.
Areas of expertise include
- Assessments under section 17 and section 20 of the Children Act 1989;
- Assessments. pathway plans and support for Care Leavers;
- Failures of local authorities to provide adequate social care support to children, or the withdrawal of existing support.
- Refusals to accommodate children under section 20 of the Children Act 1989/ withdrawal of section 20 Children Act 1989 accommodation.
- Accommodation/ care status for homeless 16/17-year-olds
- Issues arising from child criminal exploitation and human trafficking/ modern slavery
- Impact on children of their parent’s immigration position/ lack of recourse to public funds.
We often provide advice and deliver training to charities and voluntary groups working in this area.
Legal aid may be available to assist with your case. We have a legal aid community care contract. To make an enquiry please fill out our online form.