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Police Law: Mainly Claimant - All Circuits
Individual Editorial
Stephen Cragg KC is highly regarded for his work in civil claims challenging police actions and decisions, particularly in relation to data retention and privacy. He also advises on inquests and claims relating to deaths in custody and injuries.
Strengths
He is my go-to for any tricky, complex legal points.
Steve is my go-to barrister for public law issues involving the state and is very effective.
Stephen Cragg has encyclopedic knowledge of the law and provides a pragmatic approach, handling all matters with exceptional dynamism.
He is extremely approachable, brilliant and tactical.
Community Care - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Stephen Cragg KC is an expert in social welfare and criminal justice public law who also has a strong community care practice. He has significant experience in cases related to the provision of asylum support and local authority policy disputes.
Strengths
Stephen has a great reputation.
Civil Liberties & Human Rights - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Stephen Cragg KC is a renowned human rights silk with a keen focus on community care cases. He habitually represents claimants at inquests and in police law matters. He also practises as a Special Advocate, handling passport refusal, naturalisation and other sensitive cases.
Strengths
Stephen has forensic knowledge of data protection cases. He is good on the papers and with clients.
Data Protection - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Stephen Cragg KC is a well-regarded silk who handles an array of data protection matters. He is a strong choice for leading clients through breaches of the Data Protection Act, as well as privacy claims under Article 8 ECHR. He is sought out for his handling of cases brought against public bodies including police departments and local authorities.
Strengths
Stephen is an impressive lawyer and talented advocate.
Stephen is extremely approachable. He is really knowledgeable. He knows all the right arguments.
Administrative & Public Law - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Stephen Cragg KC has a strong track record of appearing in innovative public law challenges on behalf of claimants. He is especially well known for his handling of judicial reviews which involve an overlap with community care, social welfare and human rights law. He also appears as special advocate in cases concerning national security.
Strengths
Stephen is really good on his feet and in written arguments.
