Public Law Children

Aaqib regularly represents local authorities, parents, children, and intervenors in all forms of public law children work. Aaqib has developed experience in cases concerning non-accidental injury, vulnerable parents, and the overlap between the Children Act 1989 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005.

Aaqib has appeared on behalf of the local authority and children in cases concerning the discharge of care orders.

Aaqib is frequently instructed in Deprivation of Liberty proceedings concerning children at the RCJ. He has particular experience in proceedings concerning the overlap of the High Court’s inherent jurisdiction and the Mental Capacity Act 2005. He is available to provide advice on any of the above issues.

Private Law Children

Aaqib is a member of Chambers’ Private Law Children team and is often instructed on behalf of the parents or children. Aaqib has experience in cases concerning parental alienation, serious domestic abuse (including sexual abuse) and s91(14) ‘barring orders’.

Aaqib has been commended by clients for his ability to narrow the issues and often assist parents with reaching an agreed position without the need of having a final hearing.

Court of Protection – Health and Welfare

Aaqib has a busy Court of Protection practice which includes preparing and advising on s21A applications as well as dealing with all matters in the Court of Protection falling under s15/s16 of the Mental Capacity Act 2005.

Aaqib has specific experience in dealing with matters concerning capacity to engage in sexual intercourse and entering into religious and/or civil marriages, and the overlap they may have with the Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Act 2007.

Domestic abuse and Injunctions

Aaqib has been instructed in a number of Forced Marriage Protection Order cases, including cases where Forced Marriage Protection Orders were successfully discharged. Aaqib has provided advice to Local Authorities in relation to the current law in this area.

Aaqib has appeared on behalf of both Applicants and Respondents in applications for non-molestation orders and/or occupation orders. He has appeared in multi-day fact-find hearings concerning serious allegations of abuse and is able to deal with matters sensitively. Aaqib also has experience in cases concerning the transfer of tenancies where domestic abuse has featured in a relationship.

Aaqib has experience of representing clients involved in applications for Female Genital Mutilation Protection Orders. Aaqib understands the cultural sensitivities that are often involved when dealing with FGMPO matters and takes particular care in ensuring that all parties understand the implications of such orders.

Inquests

Aaqib has appeared before the coroner at a number of hearings, both at an interim and final stage. He has made submissions as to the applicability of article 2 at an inquest and is able to advise interested parties in respect of their participation in the coronial process.

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• Justice First Fellow
• Young Legal Aid Lawyers
• Advocate (formerly the Bar Pro Bono Unit)
• Family Law Bar Association
• Association of Lawyers for Children
• Resolution
• CoPPA
• Lincoln’s Inn