“Prisoners, in spite of their imprisonment, retain all Civil Rights not expressly or by necessary by implication taken away,” and “any act calculated to obstruct or interfere with the due course of justice is potentially a contempt of court” (dicta of Dickson J of the Canadian Court approving R v Gov. of Hull Prison, ex. P. St Germain 1979.
We are specialists in fighting for prisoner’s rights. We can provide advice, assistance or representation in the following areas:
- Lifer Law progression, including IPPs, DLP and Mandatory Lifers
- Parole Board Reviews, both written and oral representations
- Prison Adjudications
- Category A Reviews and categorisation generally
- Transfers and Allocations
- Sentence Calculations
- Civil Liberties and Human Rights infringements in
- Judicial Review of decisions arising out of prison law
In addition we will be able to deal with:
- Deaths in custody
- Actions against the prison for assault or personal injury claims
- Advice on medical care in custody,(including clinical negligence)
Why choose us?
- Our reputation as solicitors committed to fighting for justice is recognised nationally
- Raj Mawji heads up the Prison law team. Raj joined the firm in 2007 and since joining his results speak volumes. He was called as a Barrister in 2003. This year alone he has secured the release of three IPP prisoners from Category B conditions. In addition he can boast numerous releases for long serving recalled prisoners, often for maximum security prisons.
- He has been regarded by peers as presenting a pragmatic and often innovative approach to his representations before the Parole Board
- He puts this success to through preparation and his philosophy that if you don’t ask you don’t get. This dynamism complements his skilful advocacy and substantial prison law knowledge
- He always conducts his cases, when dealing with public bodies, with Judicial Review in mind. This is reflected in all his tactical decisions
- This specialism complements the wide ranging legal services we can offer. As a prisoner you may have “loose ends” to tie up, whether it is family, property or require any other legal advice we have specialists lawyers to assist. We are truly a national firm with a local service
Rajan Mawji heads up the Prison Law team. Call or e-mail a member of the Prison Law team for your free advice.