Public Interest Law Centre

Support Fliss: Challenge repression against Palestine solidarity Challenging unlawful state practice and systemic injustice through legal representation, strategic litigation, research and legal education since 2016.

🚨 We're representing Hackney Independent Socialist councillor, Fliss Premru, in her challenge against unfounded accusations of antisemitism by Hackney Labour councillors.

We need your help to raise funds for Fliss's legal challenge.

Donate now 👇
www.crowdjustice.com/case/support...

One week left to apply!

Come work with us in this exciting role 🫵

www.pilc.org.uk/about/jobs/

Covid-19 Public Inquiry to hear evidence on the pandemic’s impact on society, including victim-survivors of domestic abuse and migrants living and working in the UK  • Module 10 is the last module of the Covid-19 UK Inquiry and with these final hearings, the Inquiry has a final opportunity to hear and act upon those voices that often went unheard and unheeded during...

Module 10 of the COVID-19 Public Inquiry begins today ⚖️

PILC represents two Core Participant groups:
• The Domestic Abuse (DA) Group 💜
• The Migrants’ Rights Consortium (MRC) 🌍

Their voices matter. Accountability matters. Justice matters. ✊

pilc.org.uk/blog/covid-1...

🚨 We’re hiring!

Mat-leave cover role in our groundbreaking Gentrification Project 🏙️

Looking for a community organiser with legal experience (housing justice 💛) or a lawyer keen to build skills in community-led litigation ⚖️

Apply now: www.pilc.org.uk/about/jobs/

Greenwich Council admits its investment policy is unlawful - councils can divest from Israel The council concedes that its Responsible Investment Strategy unlawfully stated that it could not pursue divestment from a foreign nation.

"Greenwich must act swiftly to implement full and permanent divestment from Israel. This landmark concession shatters the myth of powerlessness. Councils can no longer hide behind unlawful policies."

www.thecanary.co/uk/news/2026...

"Persistent, organised pressure works": Q&A with Greenwich Palestine Alliance's Lubna Speitan • Public Interest Law Centre, acting on behalf of Claimant, Lubna Speitan, a founding member of Greenwich Palestine Alliance, has instigated judicial review proceedings against Greenwich Council, challe...

📢 We're acting for Lubna Speitan of Greenwich Palestine Alliance in judicial review proceedings against Greenwich Council, challenging its failure to divest its Local Government Pension Scheme from Israeli investments.

Read our Q&A with Lubna 👇
www.pilc.org.uk/blog/persist...

'Gypsy and Traveller Law Network' Launch Event Welcome to the launch event of the Gypsy and Traveller Law Network

📢 Join PILC and @gypsytraveller.bsky.social on 26 February for the launch of the Gypsy and Traveller Law Network at @gardencourtlaw.bsky.social.

🎟️ Sign up for free tickets: eventbrite.co.uk/e/gypsy-and-...

💥NEED TO KNOW

📚Rosie Fox & Keith Coughtrie (@pilc-campaigns.bsky.social) on what #HousingLaw lawyers need to know about supporting Gypsy & Traveller clients & why local authority homelessness processes should not be your first port of call. ✈️

📖 In 𝘓𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘭 𝘈𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯➡ hi.switchy.io/lIR9

Residents in legal fight to halt demolition of Clockwork Orange estate Climate concerns raised over redevelopment of 1960s Brutalist estate in south-east London

📢 We're representing Lesnes Estate residents in their challenge against Bexley council and Peabody housing association's planned demolition of a 1960s Brutalist estate that featured in Stanley Kubrick’s dystopian film A Clockwork Orange.

Read more 👇
www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

'Gypsy and Traveller Law Network' Launch Event Welcome to the launch event of the Gypsy and Traveller Law Network

📢 Join PILC and @gypsytraveller.bsky.social on 26 February for the launch of the Gypsy and Traveller Law Network at @gardencourtlaw.bsky.social.

🎟️ Sign up for free tickets: eventbrite.co.uk/e/gypsy-and-...

Call to action! 🫵

SHAC has just launched a survey collecting data on services charges to contribute to a strategic legal challenge

If you have suffered from service charge abuse, please complete and share this survey 💥

2025: Our biggest moments! • It has been a packed and powerful year at PILC. In challenging times, our team has stood with grassroots communities – bringing strategic legal challenges, hosting community meetings, producing influe...

📣 As 2025 ends and we step into 2026, we carry forward hope, resilience, and resistance, ready to keep supporting all those fighting back against growing injustice.

Here’s some highlights from our dedicated team over the past 12 months 👇

www.pilc.org.uk/blog/2025-ou...

The House of Lords has acted to defend public open spaces against development This post is by Harriet Child, solicitor at the Public Interest Law Centre.

10% of Britain's public land sold off since the 1970s. Communities left out of the conversation.

In our latest guest blog, Harriet Child of @pilc-campaigns.bsky.social tells the story of public trusts, consultation failures and why the Lords' decision on the Planning Bill matters.

Is VAT incentivising housing demolition? REPORT LAUNCHED NOW The Public Interest Law Centre’s Gentrification Project are proud to present this new report by Jules Moscovici which questions how VAT policy influences construction, demolition…

Care about the #housing crisis? Care about the environment? @pilc-campaigns.bsky.social’s new report is a must-read.

Housing campaigners have been concerned about the hasty demolition of structurally sound homes by developers. Tax incentives and exemptions could be the driver. 👇

Is VAT fueling housing demolition? 🏚️

Find out in Jules Moscovici’s report, commissioned by PILC’s Gentrification Project.

📘 Out now: shorturl.at/juF8i

💥 New-builds generally = 0% VAT. Refurbs generally = 20%.

This broken tax rule rewards demolition over reuse, fueling 🏚️ waste, carbon & community loss.

Join us for “VAT the F?!” launch, in-person, London, on Tues 4th Nov👇
🔗 eventbrite.co.uk/e/vat-the-f-...

On 23 October we're supporting an estate resident and member of PEACH to take the Mayor of London to court over lack of affordable housing scrutiny 🏠

🎥Watch the full length explainer here: pilc.org.uk/blog/estate-...

👀 Watch this space!

We’ll soon be releasing resources 📚 for activists and lawyers ⚖️ to prepare for and respond to any future flotilla missions 🚢 on behalf of British nationals 🇬🇧

🚨 UPDATE:

We have formally threatened the British Government with legal action over its failure to protect British citizens unlawfully detained by Israel following the interception of the Thousand Madleens humanitarian flotilla.

🚨URGENT🚨
We’ve sent a letter to the Foreign Office, Yvette Cooper & MPs' Will Stone and Tonia Antoniazzi to act now to protect British nationals/their constituents on the Gaza flotilla

@yvettecooper-mp.bsky.social @willstonemp.bsky.social @neilduncanjordan.bsky.social @tonia-antoniazzi.bsky.social

New legal challenge to plan for Spurs football academy in London park Campaigners crowdfund £26,000 to seek judicial review of move to construct pitches in wildlife-rich area

🚨 Public Interest Law Centre, for the Guardians of Whitewebbs, has filed for judicial review to challenge Spurs' building of a football academy on wildlife-rich Whitewebbs Park

Read about it here 👇

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

We've asked for urgent reconsideration.
This is about accountability, not symbolism.

Full details 👇

pilc.org.uk/blog/herzog-...

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Sistren release a Guide to Common Legal Words used in the UK Charity & Non-Profit Sector • We’re sharing this fantastic new guide ‘New Words‘ created by Sistren Legal Collective to help community organisations – especially those led by and for refugee and migrant communities – navigate the ...

🚨 New resource alert!

Check out Sistren Legal Collective brilliant guide helping refugee & migrant-led community orgs cut through legal jargon in the charity sector

pilc.org.uk/blog/sistren...

Big up Sistren for making law accessible! 💪✨

Homes for Lambeth judgment available now – Campaigners Vow to Fight On • On 17 June 2025 Lambeth residents and campaigners attended the High Court to argue the case that Lambeth Council have been unlawfully renting homes on the private rented sector under insecure assured ...

🏠⚖️ The High Court’s ruling on Homes for Lambeth raises big questions about councils using housing companies to rent privately — and campaigners are not backing down.

Transcript of judgment available now👇

www.pilc.org.uk/blog/homes-f...

⏳ Final countdown: less than 1 week to apply!

Crowdfunder launched to pay for fresh Whitewebbs legal challenge The Guardians of Whitewebbs group wants to launch a judicial review against Enfield Council's decision to award planning permission for Spurs to fence off part of the park

Target reached ✅

The Save Whitewebbs Park fundraiser has smashed its target of £20k meaning @pilc-campaigns.bsky.social can go ahead with a legal challenge.

PILC is fighting with local residents to save the London park from privatisation.

Pro-Israel lawyers investigated over alleged legal threats to suppress support for Palestine UK Lawyers for Israel accused of sending ‘vexatious and legally baseless’ letters to silence support for Palestine

Paul Heron, the founder of PILC:

“We will not allow legal threats to shut down the public’s right to speak out on Palestine."

www.theguardian.com/law/2025/aug...

Thanks to all who pitched in to organise the day and make it a success: South London Refugee Association, the Hope and Justice Collective, All African Women’s Group, @ramfel.bsky.social, @pilc-campaigns.bsky.social, Sistren Legal Collective, Ambassadors for Change, Tanzil Chowdhury, and many more!

🚨 Tenants & renters facing unfair service charges?

PILC backs SHAC’s call for a new scheme:

⚖️ Disputed charges go to a neutral body
👉 Landlords must prove they’re legit in time
💸 If not, tenants get money back

✍️ Sign + share the petition: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...

Calling all solicitors with immigration and public law expertise 📢📢📢

Come work with us!

www.pilc.org.uk/jobs/