Helping you access justice and support
Protecting Your Rights
Whether you’ve been treated unfairly, been subject to an unlawful decision or need assistance in accessing local authority support our specialist teams of human rights and civil liberties lawyers are here to help you.
Our Protecting Your Rights Services
Our Protecting Your Rights Solicitors consists of lawyers who are experts in a wide range of legal services, including:
Mental Health
We represent those who are, or who have previously been detained under the Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended). Our Lawyers are specialists, who have been accredited by the Law Society to advocate for clients at the First-Tier Tribunal (Mental Health).
Social Welfare
We can provide advice and assistance to progress formal complaints and by taking legal action through judicial review proceedings, if appropriate.
Court of Protection
Examples of decisions that a person may need to make about their health and welfare include; consenting to a certain type of medical treatment; where they should live or whether they can travel abroad safely.
Public Law
In carrying out their functions, public bodies must act in accordance with the law. This means that in reaching their decisions, public bodies must act according to public law principles.
Expert Solicitors for Protecting Your Rights
At GT Stewart, our specialist solicitors provide expert advice and representation for clients whose rights are at risk. We work across Mental Health, Community Care, Civil Liberties, Court of Protection, and Public Law matters, guiding individuals and their families through complex legal processes with clarity and care.
Our team helps clients challenge unlawful decisions, safeguard their rights, and navigate tribunals or court proceedings where statutory protections apply. With extensive experience and a client-focused approach, we ensure that your legal options are explained clearly and pursued effectively at every stage.
Experienced Lawyers for Protecting Your Rights
Our experienced solicitors provide practical support and representation throughout proceedings related to Mental Health, Community Care, Civil Liberties, Court of Protection, and Public Law. We act at tribunals, hearings, and appeals, ensuring all procedural and statutory requirements are met.
Working closely with clients, their families, and relevant professionals, we gather evidence, prepare cases thoroughly, and provide clear guidance throughout the process. By combining legal expertise with a compassionate, client-centered approach, our team helps clients achieve fair and lawful outcomes while navigating challenging and often stressful circumstances.
Protecting Your Rights
Our Protecting Your Rights team provides specialist legal advice and representation where individuals need support to challenge unlawful decisions and safeguard their statutory rights.
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We regularly assist our clients with:
- Taking action against the police and the prison service
- Taking action against public bodies
- Accessing social services support
- Assistance in court of protection proceedings
- Challenging unlawful decisions
- Representation at mental health tribunals
If you would like assistance please contact us by calling 020 8299 6000 or by completing an online enquiry.
Funding your case
Legal Aid is available for a range of civil work. To qualify for Legal Aid we will carry out an assessment of your income and capital as well as the prospects of success of your case. The Legal Aid Agency provides an online calculator which you can assess direct to determine whether you may be eligible. We will help you through the Legal Aid Application process and if you are not eligible for free legal advice, we can provide a number of other funding options including:
Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA)
Fixed fee/staged payments
Hourly rate private fee scheme
Why choose GT Stewart?
Our experienced solicitors are committed to providing the highest quality of advice and representation.
We provide expert guidance in Mental Health law, representing clients at tribunals and Hospital Managers’ hearings; Community Care law, advising on social care and safeguarding issues; Civil Liberties, including challenges to unlawful state action; Court of Protection matters, safeguarding the rights of vulnerable adults; and Public Law, including judicial review and other challenges to decisions made by public bodies.
We typically cover cases across the country, supporting clients in a wide range of legal matters where their rights need to be protected.
Our Expert Lawyers are ready to Help
GT Stewart has established itself as a leading firm in the UK, specialising in both private cases and also Legal Aid work.
Meet some of our Public Law team
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Our Tenacity Results in Success
We represented our client in the First-tier Tribunal, securing a positive outcome which resulted in a conditional discharge from hospital...
By | Apr 23, 2026
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By | Mar 19, 2026
We secured a £3,520 settlement for our client who was unlawfully detained in prison for 16 days beyond his release date.
By | Mar 12, 2026
Client Testimonials
"I found this firm easy to deal with also there are no long wait call times to get through. My solicitor was very polite, took time and did not rush me to get off the phone. I would recommend GT Stewart to anyone who needs help or legal advice."
"I have been represented by Mr Stokoe on a number of occasions which have all resulted in the best possible outcome. I like the no non-sense approach, the best direct and honest advice which leaves no stone unturned. I have given the firms details to many people because i truly believe it would be hard to find someone as experienced as Mr Stokoe with cases like my own."
"Will Russell came to my aid at a time when I needed support the most."
"Phoebe Cole’s has dealt with a couple of my cases at the same time and has been very helpful and even goes out her way to get things done even in her own time out of work hours which shows her dedication, super hard working! Thank you Phoebe."
"I was charged with conspiracy to arm robbery and remanded in to court Hassan dealt with my case managed to get me bail and put through a lesser plea of assisting an offender with basis of plea and today I was giving a suspended sentences. And my co defendant got 5 years in prison. Make sure you reach out to them best in the game."