“Outrage as Afghan judge denied permission to enter UK,” The Law Society Gazette
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January 30, 2023
In a Law Society Gazette article, Special Counsel Lucy Blake discusses the UK government’s decision to deny a senior female judge, whose background in imprisoning members of the Taliban made her a target, permission to enter the country. Lucy describes the decision as “impossible to comprehend” and “deeply disappointing.”
“Y and her son are in acute danger from the Taliban as a direct result of Y having fought for and defended democracy, women’s rights, and the rule of law - the very values and freedoms upheld by the UK in Afghanistan. They have close family members who want – and have the means – to house and support them in the UK, meaning their relocation wouldn’t even incur a cost for the taxpayer,” she said.
Jenner & Block alongside Kingsley Napley and counsel Helen Foot of Garden Court Chambers lodged an appeal on behalf of their client and her son. After receiving the appeal, the Immigration Tribunal directed the Home Office to conduct a review of its decision. On January 6, 2023, the Home Office Pre-Appeals Review Unit denied the client’s case once again, citing a lack of “sufficient compelling and compassionate circumstances.”
The client’s case will now proceed to an oral hearing at the Immigration Tribunal in March 2023.
Read the full article here.
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January 30, 2023
In a Law Society Gazette article, Special Counsel Lucy Blake discusses the UK government’s decision to deny a senior female judge, whose background in imprisoning members of the Taliban made her a target, permission to enter the country. Lucy describes the decision as “impossible to comprehend” and “deeply disappointing.”
“Y and her son are in acute danger from the Taliban as a direct result of Y having fought for and defended democracy, women’s rights, and the rule of law - the very values and freedoms upheld by the UK in Afghanistan. They have close family members who want – and have the means – to house and support them in the UK, meaning their relocation wouldn’t even incur a cost for the taxpayer,” she said.
Jenner & Block alongside Kingsley Napley and counsel Helen Foot of Garden Court Chambers lodged an appeal on behalf of their client and her son. After receiving the appeal, the Immigration Tribunal directed the Home Office to conduct a review of its decision. On January 6, 2023, the Home Office Pre-Appeals Review Unit denied the client’s case once again, citing a lack of “sufficient compelling and compassionate circumstances.”
The client’s case will now proceed to an oral hearing at the Immigration Tribunal in March 2023.
Read the full article here.
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© 2026 Jenner & Block LLP. Attorney Advertising. Jenner & Block LLP is an Illinois Limited Liability Partnership including professional corporations. This publication, presentation, or event is not intended to provide legal advice but to provide information on legal matters and/or firm news of interest to our clients and colleagues. Readers or attendees should seek specific legal advice before taking any action with respect to matters mentioned in this publication or at this event. The attorney responsible for this communication is Brent E. Kidwell, Jenner & Block LLP, 353 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654-3456. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Jenner & Block London LLP, an affiliate of Jenner & Block LLP, is a limited liability partnership established under the laws of the State of Delaware, USA and is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority with SRA number 615729. Information regarding the data we collect and the rights you have over your data can be found in our Privacy Notice. For further inquiries, please contact dataprotection@jenner.com.
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