Health and medical cases are widely recognised by immigration
practitioners as some of the most challenging in this area of law. This
guide will assist practitioners in all areas of healthcare claims,
including mental health and fitness to fly issues.
The first guide of its type, this book analyses the latest caselaw,
considers arguments that can be brought on medical grounds and provides
guidance on issues which arise in practice.
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Rebecca Chapman is a barrister at Garden Court Chambers where she
practises in all aspects of immigration, asylum and administrative law.
She has particular expertise in cases involving vulnerable women and
children, political asylum claims and cases brought on medical and
health grounds. Rebecca represents clients at all levels from First-tier
Tribunal to Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights.She was
appointed a Deputy Judge of the Upper Tribunal (Immigration & Asylum
Chamber) in 2015.
Miranda Butler is a barrister at Garden Court Chambers. She has
substantial experience across the spectrum of immigration, asylum, and
public law. Her expertise includes claims relating to unlawful
detention, prisoners' rights, trafficking, and community care. Having
previously worked as a judicial assistant in the Supreme Court and
European Court of Human Rights, Miranda currently teaches medical law at
LSE alongside her practice.
CONTENTS
Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 2. Development of Article 3 Healthcare Cases
Chapter 3. The Principles Established by AM (Zimbabwe)
Chapter 4. Arguments in Support of an Article 3 Healthcare Claim
Chapter 5. Claims Based on the Risk of Suicide
Chapter 6. Article 8 Healthcare Claims
Chapter 7. Healthcare Claims and the Refugee Convention
Chapter 8. Fitness to Fly Challenges
Chapter 9. Healthcare Claims Under EU Law
Chapter 10. Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities and
Its Application in Domestic Courts
