Defending human freedoms
Paul Diamond combines his considerable strength in the field of religious liberty with his knowledge of public and European law. Paul is a specialist in European Human Rights law, EU law and certain aspects of International law.
Paul’s analytical expertise of socio-legal developments in the United Kingdom and internationally, combined with his sense of humour and blunt eloquence make him an exceptionally dynamic speaker. His counsel and strategic insight is sought out by policy makers and religious leaders.
Paul Diamond is an independent practising barrister and is currently Standing Counsel to the Christian Legal Centre, a sister organisation of Christian Concern.
European Court, Strasbourg
Featured Cases
2nd May 2018
Alfie Evans – parental rights
Paul Diamond represented the parents of Alfie Evans in an important case on the question of parental rights. With the ... read more
Parental rights Right to life Welfare of child
27th October 2017
Thrown out of university for a social media post
Paul Diamond represented Mr Felix Ngole, who was a student attending Sheffield University. He was removed from his Social Worker ... read more
Freedom of religious speech University
2nd August 2017
Reverend disciplined for quoting Bible in prison chapel service
Paul Diamond represents the Rev. Barry Trayhorn. Rev Trayhorn quoted from I Cor 6 during a Chapel service in a ... read more