Emily Dugan
Emily Dugan is a senior reporter for BuzzFeed News and is based in London.
Contact this reporter at emily.dugan@buzzfeed.com
Britain’s Most Senior Judge Says Problems In The Justice System Are "Too Numerous To Mention, Let Alone Address”
The comments from the president of the Supreme Court, Lady Hale, have been made public as a report from MPs says cuts to criminal justice risk undermining the rule of law.
Emily Dugan
• 21 days ago
This Man Is Fighting A Legal Battle To Live In Britain After The Government Forced His Family Out Of Their Homeland
Dominique Elysee's family cannot return to the Chagos Islands and he was refused British citizenship, so he's bringing a test case in the High Court on Tuesday.
Emily Dugan
• One month ago
A Criminal Investigation Has Been Launched Into The Ministry Of Justice After A Buried Report Was Leaked To BuzzFeed News
The Information Commissioner's Office has begun a criminal investigation into the Ministry of Justice over allegations the department broke Freedom of Information law.
Emily Dugan
• 2 months ago
A Mother Who Said She Was Raped By Her Abusive Ex-Husband Had No Lawyer In A Family Court Case Against Him
A judge has expressed dismay that a woman trying to protect her 10-year-old daughter from her abusive ex-partner was denied legal aid, which may have led to a miscarriage of justice.
Emily Dugan
• 3 months ago
The Government Tried To Bury This Research Showing Judges' Concerns About The Rise In People Defending Themselves In Court
Exclusive: Research obtained by BuzzFeed News shows judges were worried in 2015 that legal aid cuts were resulting in more people appearing in court with no lawyer.
Emily Dugan
• 3 months ago
The Home Office Has Kept Disabled People In The Dark About Their Rights To Asylum In Britain For Nearly Three Years
Exclusive: Disabled people are vulnerable to being deported to countries where they're persecuted without even realising they're eligible for sanctuary in Britain.
Emily Dugan
• 4 months ago