Amrita Hurst

• I am a partner in the Health & Care Regulatory team. My practice focuses on people and spans public and human rights law, Court of Protection proceedings and advice, health and social care law, safeguarding and education and extends to inquests, coronial law and regulatory matters. I work with local authorities, health and care providers in the NHS, independent and third sector and central government departments.

  I have worked as a public and administrative lawyer specialising in the law as it relates to vulnerable children and adults in the public and private sectors for over 20 years acting in cases which often intersect with claims under the Equality Act 2010. I have acted in some novel and significant cases in the Supreme Court and House of Lords.

  Amrita Hurst: pragmatic, client focused, legally hugely knowledgeable, and liked by clients. She is a huge asset to any team.

  Having worked in-house in central and local government legal departments and in healthcare regulation, I am well placed to advise on policy and contentious matters, always being mindful of the wider context.

  Within my broader practice, I advise on safeguarding and education with particular experience of appeals in the First-tier Tribunal (Special Educational Needs & Disability) and claims for judicial review brought in connection with EHC plans and associated obligations under the Education Act 1996 and Children and Families Act 2014.

  In the Court of Protection, I have acted for local authorities, health bodies and family members across a spectrum of work including personal welfare, deprivation of liberty, best interests, serious medical treatment and property and affairs. I specialise in cases in the High Court invoking the inherent jurisdiction in respect of vulnerable adults and children.

  Amrita Hurst has a wealth of knowledge that informs her expert approach to strategy planning and client care. She is committed to her cases, and is a delight to work with. 

  I have experience in inquisitorial proceedings including inquests, independent investigations and public inquiries. I have assisted both statutory and private organisations who are witnesses to proceedings, in addition to core participants in major statutory public inquiries (IICSA, Bloody Sunday, Brook House).

  I advise in respect of a broad range of regulatory matters including CQC, Charity Commission, Ofsted and Ofqual registration, compliance and enforcement.

  Amrita is incredibly switched on, all over the detail and always good at putting clients at ease.

   

• • I have represented numerous public bodies in high profile and sensitive inquest hearings and investigations particularly in the fields of adult social care, public health and faith organisations. I work closely with clients throughout the preparation process, including in respect of any organisational learning relevant to pre-empting Regulation 28 reports.
  • I regularly advise local authorities and third sector organisations in relation to safeguarding, investigations, whistleblowing and complaints including drafting policies and procedures.
  • I have acted in the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA), the Brook House Inquiry and the Bloody Sunday public inquiry.
  • I have extensive experience in advising clients facing many issues as a result of historic sexual abuse allegations, including participation in inquiries, reviews and investigations as well as redress schemes.
  • I advise on the commissioning, funding and procurement of services by local authorities and ICBs.
  • I have provided advice to local government Adult Safeguarding Boards on legal and strategic issues and was involved with the Department of Health consultation for the implementation of the Liberty Protection Safeguards.
  • I have advised local authorities and other public bodies in respect of constitution and governance as well as powers and statutory interpretation.

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