Barrister, Justitia Chambers, Public Law and Immigration 🌈All views my own
London, England
Joined April 2012
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Kim Renfrew retweeted
Finding the detention of large numbers of distressed victims of torture very upsetting. Immigration detention can cause life-altering harm and injury to vulnerable people. I've seen it and it makes me so angry to see my tax £ used to maim people in need of help. Short 🧵
Kim Renfrew retweeted
The very same politicians who publicly and privately described the Rwanda scheme as unworkable, immoral and "batshit" are now telling the country we have to support it at all costs
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Kim Renfrew retweeted
The Government's cruel Rwanda Bill will now become law
It rips human rights away from people who come to the UK hoping for safety for them and their loved ones
With @FreefromTorture + @AmnestyUK, we transformed Parliament to let everyone know about this crime against compassion
Kim Renfrew retweeted
We are outraged at the passing of the #RwandaBill. Instead of giving vulnerable people the protection they need through a fair asylum process, the government is determined to pursue this cruel policy which will cause untold harm.
Our full statement:
asylumaid.org.uk/node/155
Kim Renfrew retweeted
If you’re planning to make a new application in the spouse/partner and you’re earning above £18,600 but less than £29,000, you must lodge at least the application form before 11 April. Please RT to spread this widely.
Yesterday, the High Court handed down judgment in an unlawful detention claim where I appeared on behalf of the Claimant - finding that C had been unlawfully detained for 60 days and awarded 20k in damages bailii.org/ew/cases/EWHC/KB/… Oluponle v The Home Office [2023] EWHC 3188 (KB)
Kim Renfrew retweeted
£20,000 damages for 60 days UD where “effect on C was “serious, the conditions appalling and [detention had] long-lasting effects on him”.
Fairly strong comments by judge on quality of detention reviews - but unsurprising to those who’ve done such work.
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Kim Renfrew retweeted
HO refused permission to appeal twice against FTT decision. My client, who arrived in the UK as a #teenager and subsequently reached adulthood, was found by the FTT to meet #paragraph298 of the #ImmigrationRules thus qualifying for #ILR. Judge accepted "serious, compelling or other considerations" were present. After a long battle, I am very pleased for my client. Well done and thank you to counsel @KimRenfrew @JustitiaChmbrs for her excellent advocacy and preparation of the appeal. #India
Kim Renfrew retweeted
We're absolutely delighted and proud to announce that our Naga @SinnKandiah has been shortlisted as a “Legal Hero” 2023 by @TheLawSociety. He tirelessly works at a #grassroot level changing lives and also does countless #probono work. #Access2Justice #RuleOfLaw #EelamTamil
Kim Renfrew retweeted
Thanks to HO CW who granted #refugee status for #LGBTQ+ FS claims from #lka and applaudable work by @S_Chelvan for his strong legal submission. Great work of @SinnKandiah . Previous poorly represented with client in #limbo for over a #decade. #Sinhalese gov.uk/government/publicatio…
Kim Renfrew retweeted
On #TamilGenocide Remembrance day, we remember crimes committed against humanity. “We will honour the legacy of the #Mullivaikal victims. By never forgetting. By never being complacent. By always, always speaking up." The ongoing #TamilGenocide denial and distortion of facts – the attempted #rewriting of history - deeply undermines the suffering of generations. @GCR2P
Kim Renfrew retweeted
The #IllegalImmigrationBill will have ramifications far beyond the UK. The stakes could not be higher. It risks unravelling the international refugee protection regime and the hard won institution of asylum 🧵
Kim Renfrew retweeted
Court of Appeal rules refugees without any safe or legal route can be prosecuted for simply arriving
The Defendant, a young Sudanese man fleeing persecution, seeks permission to appeal the Lord Chief Justice’s ruling to Supreme Court. bit.ly/3kK3B8S
Kim Renfrew retweeted
Registration is open for this year’s #LGBTMoot!
The moot will be 24-25 February in person at LSE Law.
Registration closes on 2 February.
lse.ac.uk/law/community/feat…
Spread the word!
Very surreal to have my first day in court yesterday as a fully qualified barrister! Very pleased to now be a tenant @JustitiaChmbrs after completing my pupillage.
Thank you my colleagues in Chambers who provided endless support and @MTC_Solicitors @SinnKandiah
Kim Renfrew retweeted
Bail granted to EU client on 5th attempt,after 2 deportation orders,2 PTA,1JR ,1 injunction &1 FS. Good example for #access2justice. I fought for client because HO are threatening to separate him from his British wife& toddler. Thanks to @MichaelHCWest & @KimRenfrew #Portuguese
Kim Renfrew retweeted
🏳️🌈The #LGBTMoot will be back for a 7th year, 24-25 February 2023!🏳️🌈
Save the date and spread and the word! More information coming soon, with team registration opening early next year.
Fill in this form and we’ll let you know when registration opens!
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Kim Renfrew retweeted
Bail granted to client born in 1995 in UK to #Portuguese parents. Continuous residence in UK since birth & educated in UK. HO trying to #deport client despite claim to British Citizenship. @SinnKandiah #probono work @KimRenfrew instructed #EULIMBO