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Human Rights Law

Human rights law is at the core of the legal systems in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

Fundamental rights and freedoms that everyone in the UK are entitled to is covered by the Human Rights Act of 1998. Public bodies such as the police, councils, schools and local authorities all have a duty to make sure your rights are protected. In the Republic of Ireland, human rights law is enshrined in the Constitution.

Our Human Rights and Judicial Review department is headed by Conal McGarrity, who has been involved in numerous high profile human rights cases including a Judicial Review case which has been referred to the European Court of Justice.

Infringement of your human rights can take on many forms and you need a legal team that understands the nuances of these cases across different areas of law. At P.A. Duffy & Co. our experts have the expertise you need to build a strong case and will fight to get you the justice you deserve.

 

Notable Cases

  • In the matter of an application by JR79 for Judicial Review & in the matter of decisions taken by a school and a Health & Social Care Trust – Judicial Review, High Court Northern Ireland – Article 8 – judgment granted in favour of client (child).
  • In the matter of an application by TKF for Judicial Review – Judicial Review, High Court Northern Ireland – challenge to EU Regulation 4/2009 on the application & enforcement of foreign maintenance orders prior to member state becoming a member of the EU
  • In the matter of an application by Tadeusz Stach for Judicial Review – Judicial Review, High Court Northern Ireland – challenge to the Conservative Government policy of homeless EEA nationals
  • In the matter of an application by Raymond Archer for Judicial Review – Judicial Review, High Court – challenge to access to budgeting loan for a class of benefit recipients (264,000 individuals)
  • In the matter of an application by BMN1 for Judicial Review – Judicial Review, High Court Belfast – challenge to school/Education Authority on a decision to exclude a child with Special Educational Needs (SEN) from school/ failure to make proper educational provision




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    (Original)
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    Ian Matchett

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    We had a great time with P.A.Duffy Solicitors and Emma. She was very professional and we had no trouble addressing our issues and concerns to her because she was very approachable. Emma and P.A Duffy Solicitors, thank you!

    Jo Martins

    Human Rights was last modified: August 29th, 2023 by Conal McGarrity