Welcome to Bhatt Murphy Solicitors

“Commentators applauded the group's teamwork and praised its “unswerving dedication to its clients” … This “beautifully organised” group is renowned for its zeal and commitment … solely focused upon achieving redress for clients. Clients observe that "you won't find better in the country" for police and prison law …”
[Chambers & Partners Directory 2007]

The lawyers at Bhatt Murphy have come together to make a contribution to the protection of civil liberties in this country.

We understand that change can not be effected through legal proceedings alone. We work with our clients, campaign groups, politicians and state agencies to improve human rights compliance outside the courts.

Monitoring of legal calls was wrong

The Secretary of State has accepted that the monitoring of telephone calls between Harry Roberts and his solicitor, Simon Creighton of Bhatt Murphy, should not have happened. In a written Ministerial Statement he has set out steps to prevent a reoccurence. Read more about Monitoring of legal calls was wrong

Minister's Parole Powers Unlawful

The Court of Appeal has upheld an appeal brought by Wayne Black that the Secretary of State breached his Convention rights by rejecting a Parole Board recommendation for his release. Read more about Minister's Parole Powers Unlawful

Court Records Unlawful Failures of Decision Making

Court finds that there was flawed and unlawful decision making leading to the introduction of new rules governing the use of restraint on children in secure training centres. Read more about Court Records Unlawful Failures of Decision Making