Doughty Street Chambers is home to Nick Stanage, who boasts an extensive international human rights law practice, and he has also assisted governments, judiciaries, and police forces with the implementation of human rights. Paul Draycott is another key name, and he regularly appears in a variety of judicial review claims. Of recent note, Draycott is representing the claimant in R (Ali) v Upper Tribunal and Secretary of State for the Home Department; the claimant lost his UK travel documentation while in Ethiopia, and the case concerns whether the Home Office's subsequent refusal of his entry clearance application engages Article 8.

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  • 'The clerks are dedicated, accessible, and helpful.'
  • 'The clerks are very helpful and efficient, and are responsive to enquiries.'
  • 'Doughty Street's training is of a very high quality and covers an excellent range of relevant topics.'
  • 'Chambers have great strength in depth in the field of actions against the police.'

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Nick Stanage
Doughty Street Chambers
 'Nick is a consummate advocate with a comprehensive knowledge of the law in this area and a commanding presence in court. He has strong people skills and connects well with clients, offering them reassurance and confidence in the stressful arena of trial.'
Paul Draycott
Doughty Street Chambers
 'Paul is a determined and tenacious barrister who always provides a top-quality service every time he is approached for his advice. He is an excellent advocate with drafting skills that are second-to-none, and he has excellent skills with his lay clients, providing them with clear advice and reassurance while at court.'