Welcome to Bhatt Murphy Solicitors

“A firm that has handled cutting-edge human rights work for years...Absolutely brilliant on actions against the police and on prison-related work.”
Chambers and Partners, 2008

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.

Court of Appeal Quash Child Restraint Rules

The Court of Appeal has held that the rules currently in force allowing children in custody to be restrained for reasons of “good order and discipline” are unlawful and must be quashed. The challenge was made in relation to amendment to the Secure Training Centre Rules which were brought into force in July 2007. Read more about Court of Appeal Quash Child Restraint Rules

Lifer wins fresh review of categorisation

In an order agreed at the High Court today, the Secretary of State will reconsider whether Kevin Lane should remain a category A prisoner. Kevin maintains his innocence for an alleged ganagland killing and despite his exemplary prison behaviour, remains cateogry A some 10 years after his conviction. Read more about Lifer wins fresh review of categorisation

Tony Murphy acts for NGOs in landmark intervention

Tony Murphy of Bhatt Murphy is currently acting for four NGOs (INQUEST, JUSTICE, Liberty and Mind) in an intervention before the House of Lords in two landmark cases on public authorities' duties to protect victims of crime (Van Colle v The Chief Constable of Hertfordshire; and Smith V The Chief Constable of Sussex). The four day hearing commenced on 19 May and judgment is awaited. Read more about Tony Murphy acts for NGOs in landmark intervention