In The Press

Duncan Lewis Solicitors has been featured in Chronicle Law for its involvement in a landmark Supreme Court case, which ruled that the Home Secretary unlawfully deprived the daughter of a UK national of her citizenship. The case, led by Fahad Ansari, Consultant Solicitor in our Immigration and Public Law team, focused on the wrongful refusal to recognise the daughter (ZA) of a stateless individual as British, despite her father being a UK national prior to her birth.

In late February, the Supreme Court unanimously held that the Home Secretary acted unlawfully in refusing to recognise ZA as British. This decision overturns earlier rulings and establishes that the deprivation order should be treated as having no effect from the outset, aligning with the UK’s obligations under international law. This victory holds potential for children in similar situations across refugee camps and detention centres worldwide. It is hoped that the Court’s decision will create avenues for children in analogous or worse positions in detention camps in Syria and Iraq and refugee camps in Turkey and Lebanon to be repatriated to the UK.

To read the full article, you can access it on Chronicle Law here.

About Fahad Ansari

 Fahad Ansari is a Consultant in Immigration and Public Law at Duncan Lewis Solicitors, specialising in asylum, human rights, deportation, deprivation of citizenship, and national security cases. He has successfully challenged Home Office decisions on unlawful detention, removals, and entry refusals, securing damages and injunctions for vulnerable clients.

For advice in relation to any public law or immigration matter contact Fahad via email at Fahada@Duncanlewis.com

About Duncan Lewis Solicitors

Duncan Lewis Solicitors is a leading UK law firm, recognised for its excellence across a broad spectrum of legal services. Ranked Top Tier in Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, the firm was named Law Firm of the Year at the LexisNexis Awards 2024, following its win in the same category at the Modern Law Awards 2023.

The firm’s Immigration and Public Law team is particularly renowned for handling complex and high-profile cases involving human rights and asylum seekers. With landmark successes in cases such as Brook House, the Rwanda Challenge, and Manston House, Duncan Lewis continues to provide unparalleled legal representation, ensuring justice for the most vulnerable