Direct Access Barrister
Carl James Buckley
Direct Access Barrister
Carl James Buckley
My practice is focussed on Human Rights and holding power to account, however I undertake work in a number of different areas of law
Area of Law
Actions Against the Police
Predominantly Claimant instructions bring actions against the police in all areas of Tort
Crime
I have defended individuals and bodies for over 20 years across the full spectrum of criminal offences
Freedom of Information and Data Protection
Bringing and defending claims for Data breaches, both individual and mass breach. Advising individuals and groups regarding their obligations
Human Rights
Assisting individuals seeking to assert and defend their rights under the Convention other international treaties
Inquests and Public Inquiries
Significant experience in representing families and interested persons at all stages of the process
Prison Law
Over 20 years experience of representing prisoners both in respect of internal issues, to parole hearings, and judicial review before the High Court and Court of Appeal
Professional Discipline
Representing individuals and regulators
Public and Administrative Law
Specialist public practitioner with a focus towards Claimant
Public International Law
Vast experience in PIL representing, individuals, groups, NGOs and corporate bodies. Experienced in UN Special Procedures, regional and international tribunals including the ICC, the ACHPR, the KSC
What sort of work do I do?
Civil Liberties, Public Law, Inquests, Crime, Regulatory, Data, Human Rights
Who do I work for?
Individuals, companies, regulatory bodies