Public Interest Lawyers

Public Interest Lawyers have been helping individuals like you challenge the unlawful behaviour of those who govern us both nationally and locally for almost fifteen years, help may be one short phone call away.

Public Interest Lawyers

Giving the nation a voice
with which to speak out and
challenge the abuse of power
by those in public office who
would otherwise disregard
the need for The Rule of Law.

Public Interest Lawyers


Public Interest Lawyers are
“Birmingham born and bred” and are
proud to be serving our local community
for over 10 years.






Public Interest Lawyers

International Rescue? Public Interest Lawyers have been challenging the acts and omissions of Government in its overseas operations for ten years, we will continue to shine a bright light of accountability wherever there are breaches of the rule of law and of the everyday rights of men, women and children regardless of where they are in the world.


Public Interest Lawyers

Public Interest Lawyers are proud to
have represented and to continue to
represent the UK Armed Forces and
their families in a wide range of matters
for over ten years. Long may we
continue to be your voice.






 
 
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    24/05/2013 The High Court (Sir John Thomas, Presi...
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    16/05/2013   The Ł3,000 Orwell Book Prize f...
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    13/03/2013   Public Interest Lawyers Limite...
 
 
 
 
 
PIL has an established reputation and track record for achieving excellent results.
PIL and its team will always go the extra mile for its clients.
Home visits are available for non West Midlands based clients.
PIL’s results and experience in the specialist areas of Judicial Review and Human Rights are amongst the best in the world.
PIL has changed the face of the Law for the better forever and continues to push the boundaries.
Why settle for second best?
 
"We cannot part with this case without paying tribute to the claimants\' legal advisers who although greatly outnumbered by the Secretary of State\'s legal team have persisted with their requests for disclosure skilfully and with commendable determination." (per Lord Justice Scott-Baker in  R (on the application of Al-Sweady and Others) v The Secretary of State for Defence [2009] EWHC 2387 (Admin)). ...
Lord Justice Scott-Baker