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Antonia Benfield

@a_c_benfield

Barrister. Immigration, human rights and public law @DoughtyStreet @DoughtyStPublic. Trustee @wlondonwelcome. Advisor @CounterArts. Views my own, not of DSC.

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Doughty Street Chambers (@doughtystreet) 's Twitter Profile Photo

This year, we are supporting Tender as our selected charity for #IWD2023. Tender is an arts charity working with children and young people to protect against domestic abuse and sexual violence. Any donations can be made to Tender directly: tender.enthuse.com/donate/#!/

This year, we are supporting <a href="/TenderUK/">Tender</a> as our selected charity for #IWD2023. Tender is an arts charity working with children and young people to protect against domestic abuse and sexual violence. 

Any donations can be made to Tender directly: tender.enthuse.com/donate/#!/
Greater Manchester Immigration Aid Unit (@gmiau) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Sudanese young people we work with in Manchester have written an open letter to the Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick. They want to share how they are feeling seeing what is happening in their home country. This is what they had to say: gmiau.org/letter-to-immi…

Sudanese young people we work with in Manchester have written an open letter to the Immigration Minister <a href="/RobertJenrick/">Robert Jenrick</a>. They want to share how they are feeling seeing what is happening in their home country.

This is what they had to say:
gmiau.org/letter-to-immi…
DoughtyStPublic (@doughtystpublic) 's Twitter Profile Photo

High Court finds Home Secretary and Kent County Council acted unlawfully in their treatment of unaccompanied asylum-seeking children in a systematic and routine way. (1/7) Read 🔽 doughtystreet.co.uk/news/high-cour…

Freedom from Torture🧡 (@freefromtorture) 's Twitter Profile Photo

REMINDER: If you’re at risk of persecution in your home country because of your sexuality or a woman whose fled due to the risk of gender-based violence – the UK agree: you deserve our protection. But Home Secretary, Suella Braverman made a speech today, saying the opposite. 🧵

Brian Dikoff (@briandikoff) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Updated guide on challenging notice to move to the Bibby Stockholm barge in light of the new HO’s Failure to Travel to Bibby Vessel policy published last Friday. Please help share! drive.google.com/file/d/1ftrGQg…

DoughtyStPublic (@doughtystpublic) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Doughty Street Chambers Children’s Rights Group Annual Children’s Rights Lecture 2023 Thurs 2 November | 17.30 – 19:00 GMT, followed by a drinks reception until 20:00 BST. This year’s Children’s Rights Lecture will feature a keynote lecture from Lord Dubs on “Refugee Children

Doughty Street Chambers Children’s Rights Group Annual Children’s Rights Lecture 2023

Thurs 2 November | 17.30 – 19:00 GMT, followed by a drinks reception until 20:00 BST. 

This year’s Children’s Rights Lecture will feature a keynote lecture from Lord Dubs on “Refugee Children
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SAVE THE DATE: International Women's Day Celebration 2024. On 2 March 2024 Doughty Street Chambers will be celebrating International Women’s Day. Every year, we bring together a diverse group of lawyers, judges, politicians, campaigners and academics to explore what more the

SAVE THE DATE: International Women's Day Celebration 2024.

On 2 March 2024 Doughty Street Chambers will be celebrating International Women’s Day.

Every year, we bring together a diverse group of lawyers, judges, politicians, campaigners and academics to explore what more the
West London Welcome (@wlondonwelcome) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We support a Palestinian woman who can't get her mum with cancer out of Gaza because she doesn't have a visa. She's distraught. The UK Government needs to urgently set up a visa scheme for Gazans wanting to join their family here. It was done for Ukrainians - it can be done now.

Doughty Street Chambers (@doughtystreet) 's Twitter Profile Photo

ANNOUNCEMENT📢 DSC's International Women's Day Celebration is back for 2024! Every year, we bring together a diverse group of lawyers, judges, politicians, campaigners & academics to explore what more the law can do for women and girls. #IWD2024 Our panel discussions will

ANNOUNCEMENT📢

DSC's International Women's Day Celebration is back for 2024!

Every year, we bring together a diverse group of lawyers, judges, politicians, campaigners &amp; academics to explore what more the law can do for women and girls. #IWD2024

Our panel discussions will
Angela Patrick (@angela__patrick) 's Twitter Profile Photo

In a year when the IWD theme is inspiration, no dry eye amongst the #DoughtyStWomen as @MayaSikandKC dedicates today to the brilliant Heather Rogers KC and Issy Forshall KC, whose passing this year has brought real sadness to the legal world and the Doughty Street Chambers family alike.

In a year when the IWD theme is inspiration, no dry eye amongst the #DoughtyStWomen as @MayaSikandKC dedicates today to the brilliant Heather Rogers KC and Issy Forshall KC, whose passing this year has brought real sadness to the legal world and the <a href="/DoughtyStreet/">Doughty Street Chambers</a> family alike.
Doughty Street Chambers (@doughtystreet) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Thanks to everyone for joining us in person and online to celebrate #IWD2024. Thanks to everyone involved in this year's event, in particular @MayaSikandKC, Antonia Benfield & our IWD Steering Committed. We are all off for a drink now. #InspireInclusion #DoughtyStWomen

Thanks to everyone for joining us in person and online to celebrate #IWD2024. Thanks to everyone involved in this year's event, in particular @MayaSikandKC, <a href="/A_C_Benfield/">Antonia Benfield</a> &amp; our IWD Steering Committed. We are all off for a drink now. #InspireInclusion #DoughtyStWomen
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DSC 4TH ANNUAL ESSAY WRITING COMPETITION ✍ Our 4th Annual Essay Writing competition aimed at young people aged 16-18 is live, and the deadline is fast approaching! Judged by a prestigious panel with the winner to be awarded a £500 voucher & ongoing mentoring for 12-24 months!

DSC 4TH ANNUAL ESSAY WRITING COMPETITION ✍

Our 4th Annual Essay Writing competition aimed at young people aged 16-18 is live, and the deadline is fast approaching! Judged by a prestigious panel with the winner to be awarded a £500 voucher &amp; ongoing mentoring for 12-24 months!
BID (@biddetention) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The last time the government tried to detain people to deport them to Rwanda, we had a 100% success rate at getting them out of detention 💪💪💪 We hope to do the same again. Here are 5 ways you can help:

West London Welcome (@wlondonwelcome) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We’re outside 10 Downing Street to stand loudly against the Rwanda plan. We and other frontline orgs are working very long days supporting incredibly scared people to understand their rights and find lawyers. We won’t stop protecting people in our communities.

We’re outside 10 Downing Street to stand loudly against the Rwanda plan.

We and other frontline orgs are working very long days supporting incredibly scared people to understand their rights and find lawyers. We won’t stop protecting people in our communities.
Every Child Protected Against Trafficking 🧡 (@ecpatuk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Final judgment issued in ECPAT UK case against Kent County Council and the Home Office on the use of hotels to accommodate unaccompanied children! The use of so called 'Section 11' notices by Kent have no apparent statutory basis. ➡️Read the full decision rb.gy/bt2kta

DoughtyStPublic (@doughtystpublic) 's Twitter Profile Photo

High Court hands down final judgment on Kent County Council and the Home Secretary’s unlawful treatment of newly arrived unaccompanied asylum seeking children. Today’s judgment is the fourth substantive judgment in the claim brought by ECPAT UK on behalf of thousands of children

High Court hands down final judgment on Kent County Council and the Home Secretary’s unlawful treatment of newly arrived unaccompanied asylum seeking children.

Today’s judgment is the fourth substantive judgment in the claim brought by ECPAT UK on behalf of thousands of children
Every Child Protected Against Trafficking 🧡 (@ecpatuk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We are proud to have signed this letter calling on all prospective parliamentary candidates not to propagate hate when talking about refugees and migrant people #GeneralElection2024 👇

West London Welcome (@wlondonwelcome) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Our delectable auction is live. Pour over some delectable items: visits to film sets, glamorous holiday homes, catering by our brilliant chef and all kinds of treats for Christmas prezzies- or treat yourself! 😍 Check it out and indulge. ww2.emma-live.com/WestLondonWelc…

West London Welcome (@wlondonwelcome) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We're looking for a new Trustee with finance experience to join us at West London Welcome. You'd be part of a wonderful community of refugees, people seeking asylum, migrants, and locals. You'd support us to develop, and nurture your own skills. Details: westlondonwelcome.com/were-looking-f…