Family separation in Australia and International Law
Caoilfhionn Gallagher QC and Jennifer Robinson are leading international law barristers based at Doughty Street Chambers in London, which is focused on improving access to justice and promoting human rights and civil liberties through the law.
Caoilfhionn Gallagher QC specialises in human rights, international, media and public law. She has particular expertise in children’s rights and has acted in many of the leading cases in this field in domestic and regional courts, and internationally. This has included acting in international cases for children facing deportation and children arbitrarily detained for exercising their rights to peaceful protest.
Jennifer Robinson specialises in human rights, media law, public law and international law. She has acted in a range of cases before international and regional courts, including before the International Court of Justice. She regularly acts for a range of state, individual and non-governmental organisation clients in relation to cases requiring engagement with UN treaty bodies and special mechanisms.