Saiful Islam (2005)
Principal Areas of Practice
Children Law
Education Law
Saiful is accredited for Direct Public Access.
Professional Experience
Saiful was called to the Bar in 2005. Prior to call, he practised as a Solicitor Advocate. During his training as a solicitor, Saiful (as part of a team of five trainees) won the Prospects Legal Cup 2002. In February 2006, Saiful received an Outstanding Achievement Award from Channel S Television. He was once a regular guest in the 'Legal TV' live programmes discussing and answering questions relating to children and family law.
Saiful's specific areas of practice are:
Children Law
- Care/Supervision Proceedings
- Local Authorities' duties and responsibilities towards children
- Contact, Residence, Parental Responsibility, Prohibited Steps and Specific Issue
- Human Rights and
related areas including those involving foreign/religious/international issues
Education Law
- Admissions
- Discrimination
- Exclusions
- Negligence
- School Transport
- Special Educational Needs (SEN)
- Human Rights and related areas including those involving foreign/religious/international issues.
Notable Cases
A local authority v Parents (County Court) Representation of father in care proceedings involving non-accidental head injuries
A local authority v Parents (District Registry) Representation of father in care proceedings involving attempts to kill mother for honour
A local authority v Mother v Interveners (High Court) Representation of Intervener step-grandfather in care proceedings accused of historic sexual abuse of the 16 year old mother
A local authority v Parents (County Court) Representation of mother in care proceedings involving physical and emotional abuse and neglect
Professional Memberships
Association of Muslim Lawyers
Education Law Association
Family Law Bar Association
Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn
Languages
Bengali (Sylheti) - fluent/literate
