Peter and Barbie Reynolds, two elderly British citizens who had been unlawfully detained by the Taliban since 1 February 2025, have been released and reunited with their family. Doughty Street International’s @kategibson123.bsky.social, Tatyana Eatwell and Nikila Kaushik acted for the family.

Calls to end the “politically motivated prosecution” of Jimmy Lai at UN Human Rights Council - Mr Lai's international legal team includes Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC @caoilfhionn.bsky.social, Jonathan Price KC, Tatyana Eatwell, Jennifer Robinson & Martha Spurrier. #JimmyLai

Palestine: Call on Local Government Pension Schemes to Divest from Companies Involved in Violations of International Law. Max du Plessis S.C., Tatyana Eatwell and Joshua Jackson are instructed by Zubier Yazdani and Mark Hylands of Deighton Peirce Glynn (@dpglaw.co.uk).

Iran: UN experts sound the alarm over risk to the lives of 45 Iran International journalists and 315 family members. www.doughtystreet.co.uk/news/iran-un...

𝟰𝟱 𝗜𝗿𝗮𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟯𝟬𝟬 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝟴 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗠𝗢𝗜𝗦 (𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗿𝗮𝗻): www.doughtystreet.co.uk/news/45-iran... 1/2

Andrea Saccucci scores again in Strasbourg Court over large-scale industrial pollution - the claim was brought on behalf of 153 citizens residing in Irno Valley, Campania, concerning the severe pollution caused by the “Fonderie Pisano” industrial plant.

The ICJ delivered its historic advisory opinion on the obligations of States in respect of #climatechange affirming that it is an urgent and existential threat that is “unequivocally caused by human activities” & that all States have obligations under international law to protect the climate system.

Five UN human rights experts call for release of British citizens Peter and Barbie Reynolds, detained by the Taliban since 1 February 2025, and for their immediate access to medical treatment. @kategibson123.bsky.social, Tatyana Eatwell and Nikila Kaushik act on behalf of the family.

Chambers is delighted that four King's Counsel and three junior counsel have been recognised in the Doyle’s Guide 2025 as leading barristers in crime: - Tim Moloney KC - Liam Walker KC - Richard Thomas KC - Ben Newton KC - Piers Marquis - Kate O’Raghallaigh - Rabah Kherbane

Major International Initiative on Addressing UK Atrocity Prevention and Response Launched: Baroness Kennedy acts as the Chair of the Executive Committee. Wayne Jordash KC is a Committee Member. @aarifabraham.bsky.social acts as Convener and Committee Member.

We are delighted to share that Max du Plessis SC has been appointed, by the President of the Human Rights Council, Ambassador Jürg Lauber (Switzerland), to serve as an independent member of the Fact-Finding Mission on the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Graeme Hall has successfully defeated a request for the extradition of a British national teacher accused of sexually abusing a 4 year old pupil in Turkey. Graeme Hall was instructed by Rhona Friedman of Commons Law Solicitors. www.doughtystreet.co.uk/news/graeme-...

Amal Clooney and Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC (@caoilfhionn.bsky.social) welcome acquittal of journalist and Nobel Laureate Maria Ressa in another spurious criminal case. Read more 🔽 /1 www.doughtystreet.co.uk/news/amal-cl...

On 3 July 2025, the Inter-American Court released a historic Advisory Opinion on the positive obligations of states in light of the climate emergency. www.doughtystreet.co.uk/news/histori... 1/2

Mindless material? Dealing with ‘mindset material’ in terrorism and national security cases | 11 September 2025 Chaired by Edward Fitzgerald KC speakers will include DSC's Kate O’Raghallaigh, Rabah Kherbane, & Maryam Mir & Dr Robert Gleave, University of Exeter & Akhtar Ahmad, ABV Solicitors.

Doughty Street Chambers is delighted to announce that our pupil Maria Munir, has completed their first six and is now on their feet and accepting instructions in their own cases.

Edward Fitzgerald KC and Graeme Hall represent the Claimant, Mr Mehul Choksi, in his claim against the Government of India and 5 individuals for his kidnap, torture and attempted rendition from Antigua to India, via Dominica. Read more here: www.doughtystreet.co.uk/news/high-co...

We are delighted to have achieved multiple nominations in this year’s Legal 500 Bar Awards. These nominations are based on the market feedback and research from the directory submissions of individual barristers and practice teams.  See our shortlist here: www.doughtystreet.co.uk/news/doughty...

UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of expression and opinion reiterates her call for Jimmy Lai’s release - Mr Lai’s international legal team includes Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC @caoilfhionn.bsky.social, Jonathan Price KC, Tatyana Eatwell, Jennifer Robinson and Martha Spurrier. #JimmyLai

#China: Today, Sebastien Lai, son of #HongKong writer and media publisher #JimmyLai, addressed the UN Human Rights Council as a representative of PEN International and called for his father's release. Watch his statement here🔽

Sanctions Sins: Information Offences | By Markus Findlay In his latest article, Markus Findlay examines the criminal enforcement of financial sanctions through the prosecution of information offences. Read more here: insights.doughtystreet.co.uk/post/102kfmf...

Baroness Kennedy of the Shaws LT KC and Steven Powles KC call for the immediate release of Remy Rohani from custody by Qatar Read more here: www.doughtystreet.co.uk/news/barones...

In a rare and hard-fought legal victory, extradition specialist Mary Westcott successfully blocked Spain’s second attempt to extradite a vulnerable father of a two-year-old child. Mary Westcott was instructed by @gtstewart.bsky.social, and previously by Taylor Rose.

Cayman Islands Court of Appeal quashes Sandra Hill’s conviction for harassment - Edward Fitzgerald KC represented Ms Hill, leading Amelia Fosuhene of Brady Attorneys-at-Law.

Former prisoners and hostages wrongly held abroad, and their families, urge UK Government to take action to free Jimmy Lai. International legal team includes @caoilfhionn.bsky.social, Jonathan Price KC, Tatyana Eatwell, Jennifer Robinson and Martha Spurrier. #FreeJimmyLai

Tim Cooke-Hurle and Jelia Sané complete independent investigation into allegations of human rights abuses at Odzala-Kokoua National Park in Congo Tim Cooke-Hurle and Jelia Sané were instructed by and investigated with Omnia Strategy LLP. www.doughtystreet.co.uk/news/tim-coo...

Margherita Cornaglia represents Malawian villagers in legal action against Primark owner Associated British Foods after flooding destroyed their village and left seven dead. Read more: www.doughtystreet.co.uk/news/margher... Margherita was instructed by Leigh Day partner @ollyholland.bsky.social

Extradition appeal allowed: district judge’s ‘unsupportable’ order overturned - Malcolm Hawkes was instructed by James Achillea and Noam Almaz, of Stokoe Partnership Solicitors.

Divisional Court rules South African extradition request abused the court’s process | Richard Payne continues to be represented by Ben Cooper KC and Mary Westcott, instructed by Frank Brazell and Rory Fazan of Sperrin Law.

Transnational Repression - Expert input to the Legal Affairs Committee of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe | by Alex Tinsley

Extradition: High Court orders release on bail pending appeal outcome - In Jeremjan v Czechia, Malcolm Hawkes was instructed by Nora Talbi, Partner at EBR Attridge Solicitors.

International coalition of states endorse establishment of the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression. 1/2 www.doughtystreet.co.uk/news/interna...

Doughty Street Chambers is delighted to have been awarded the @weareadvocate.bsky.social Pro Bono Chambers of the Year in recognition of our central values of social responsibility and commitment to promote human rights and civil liberties. 1/2 www.doughtystreet.co.uk/news/doughty...

Government of India refused leave to appeal following quashing of extradition order by High Court. 1/2 www.doughtystreet.co.uk/news/governm...

Doughty Street Chambers is delighted to be shortlisted in 5 categories at this year's Advocate Bar Pro Bono Awards 2025.

Doughty Street Chambers is delighted to announce twenty-four of our barristers who have been featured in the inaugural Pro Bono Recognition List of England and Wales. 1/2 Read more here:

Malawi communities impacted by elephant translocation taking legal action Joshua Jackson is instructed by Leigh Day. Oliver Holland is leading the team. www.doughtystreet.co.uk/news/malawi-...

Doughty Street Chambers is delighted to announce that our pupils, Natalie Lucas, Percy Preston, Jordan Briggs and Simon Bennett, have completed their first six and are now on their feet and accepting instructions in their own cases.

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: www.doughtystreet.co.uk/sites/defaul...

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 ⬇️ www.doughtystreet.co.uk/news/banglad...

Doughty Street Chambers is immensely proud to congratulate Peter Caldwell, David Rhodes, Jonathan Price, Anthony Vaughan and Adam Wagner @adamwagner1.bsky.social who were formally sworn in at the King’s Counsel Appointment Ceremony at Westminster Hall today!▶️ www.doughtystreet.co.uk/news/peter-c...

We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Professor Marko Milanovic to Doughty Street Chambers’s (“DSC”) Academic Expert Panel. www.doughtystreet.co.uk/news/profess...

Supreme Court to hear appeal on Article 8 ECHR & early release: Andrysiewicz v Circuit Court in Lodz, Poland UKSC 2024/0109 Ben Cooper KC, Ania Grudzinska & Mary Westcott are instructed by James Chaplin from Hollingsworth Edwards.

Margherita Cornaglia and Harj Narulla are instructed in a landmark complaint against WPP, world's largest advertising and PR company, under the OECD Guidelines. Margherita and Harj are instructed by New Weather Institute and Adfree Cities. www.doughtystreet.co.uk/news/margher...

Amal Clooney appointed Visiting Professor of Practice at Blavatnik School of Government @blavatnikschool.bsky.social at @ox.ac.uk. An acclaimed barrister and human rights advocate, Amal brings extensive global expertise and experience to the School community. www.doughtystreet.co.uk/news/amal-cl...

On 4 Feb 2025, the EC, the EEAS, Council of Europe, Ukraine & 37 States laid down legal foundations for the establishment of a Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine. Follows supporting work of Aarif Abraham as part of core advisory team: www.doughtystreet.co.uk/news/ukraine...