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Michael Mansfield

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Michael Mansfield is a British barrister who specializes in human rights and civil liberties cases. He was called to the Bar in 1967 and became a Queen's Counsel (now King's Counsel) in 1989. Throughout his career, he has frequently represented individuals and families in high-profile, contentious cases, such as the families of the Hillsborough disaster victims and the Stephen Lawrence inquiry. He is known for his dedication to challenging state authority and advocating for investigative justice.

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Which Hillsborough families did Michael Mansfield represent?

Mansfield acted for families of victims during the legal proceedings surrounding the 1989 Hillsborough disaster. The later inquests concluded in April 2016 that the 96 people then recognized as victims had been unlawfully killed.

What role did Michael Mansfield have in the Stephen Lawrence case?

He represented Stephen Lawrence's family in their private prosecution and during the public inquiry. Lawrence was murdered in southeast London in 1993, and the resulting Macpherson Inquiry became a landmark examination of institutional racism.

Which miscarriage-of-justice cases made Michael Mansfield prominent?

His career included work connected with the Birmingham Six, Guildford Four, Cardiff Five, and Barry George. These cases helped establish his reputation as a barrister willing to challenge disputed convictions.

Did Michael Mansfield also work on Bloody Sunday and the Princess Diana inquest?

Yes. He represented Bloody Sunday families and Mohamed al-Fayed during the inquest into the deaths of Diana, Princess of Wales, and Dodi Fayed.