Alongside her civil practice, Harry has a particular interest in education law and discrimination, often advising children and vulnerable adults in cases arising from school exclusions and local authority decision-making.
Harry regularly represents bereaved families in inquest proceedings, and is particularly suited to instruction in cases involving prisons and detention.
Administrative and Public Law
Asylum & Immigration
Overview
Harry has a strong background in immigration law, and has expertise across a broad spectrum of statutory appeals, including asylum, family reunion and human rights appeals. Harry’s practice draws distinctly upon her time spent as a caseworker in the UK and in Athens, and she prioritises a trauma-informed and integrated approach. Harry has a particular interest in challenging immigration detention, drawing on her civil liberties practice, and has extensive experience in obtaining immigration bail for vulnerable clients.
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Inquests and Inquiries
Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities
Overview
Harry has a broad practice in claims against the police and public authorities, and regularly advises and represents Claimants in claims including false imprisonment, assault, malicious prosecution, misfeasance in public office, discrimination and claims under the Human Rights Act 1998, including data protection and breach of Article 8. Harry also advises on claims relating to false imprisonment in immigration detention.
Harry is also a member of the Police Action Lawyers Group (PALG).
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Education Law
Overview
Harry regularly represents parents and families before the First-Tier Tribunal (SEND) Education, Health and Care Plan appeals and disability discrimination claims, as well as advising on breach of contract and negligence claims, challenging decisions in the higher education setting, representing parents who wish to pursue judicial review, and representing parents in school complaint proceedings.
Harry has a particular interest in challenging decisions to permanently exclude children from school, and accepts regular instruction, often pro bono, in this regard.
