Sammy Bilton is a dedicated Solicitor with a keen focus on Prison Law, Community Care, Actions Against Public Bodies, and Discrimination. Sammy’s commitment to advocating for justice and equality drives him to provide exceptional legal services and support to his clients.
With a background that combines rigorous academic training and practical experience, Sammy brings a thorough understanding of the complexities involved in his areas of practice. He is passionate about ensuring that his clients’ rights are protected and that they receive the best possible representation.
Outside of his professional life, Sammy is an avid runner and hiker, finding joy in exploring the great outdoors. He also enjoys unwinding with trips to the cinema, appreciating the art of storytelling and film.
RK v PB
Obtained £9,366 for unlawful delays to client’s parole hearing following a direction for release.
R (on the application of DS) v PB
The High Court quashed a Parole Board decision refusing release, finding that it was procedurally unfair and legally flawed. The Court held that the Board had failed to apply the Supreme Court’s authoritative guidance in R (Pearce) v Parole Board and its own published “Guidance on Allegations”, rendering the decision unsafe and unlawful.
DS v MOJ
Obtained £1000 in damages and overturned the prison policy of asking client’s to open their legally privileged, Rule 39 correspondence in the prison wing office before receiving it.
DP v MoJ
Sammy obtained damages and an acknowledgment of the wrongdoing by the Defendant for their repeated breaches of legal mail confidentiality, causing significant distress. When the client raised complaints, he was met with intimidation from staff, accused of ‘finding a loophole in the system,’ and labelled a ‘serial litigator.’ This treatment was unacceptable.
LO v GMMHNHSFT
Obtained £2500 in damages for our client, who sent a letter to his previous psychiatrist, explaining his mental health decline due to the stresses and trauma of being in the failing prison estate. This letter was then shared by a member of the Defendant’s staff in a group chat, mocking the contents of his letter and his mental decline. This breach was reported, and damages were obtained reflecting the breach of our client’s DPA rights and Human Rights under Article 8.
SR v MoJ
Secured a payment of damages totalling £2400 for client who was not taken to the funeral of his father, despite consistent reassurances from the prison that this would take place.
MW v MoJ
Obtained a damages payment for client after he was falsely imprisoned for upwards of 72 hours in prison, due to staff not being available to release him over the weekend.
SB v MoJ
Obtained £7000+ in damages for client who as a Jewish prisoner, was not provided with a full kosher diet for over 12 months. This was aggravated by the fact that the client was forced to demonstrate the veracity of his faith, which prisoners of other religious groups were not required to do.
TO v MoJ
Obtained £3250 damages for client whose parole review was delayed for five months through no fault of his own. This delay was caused by professionals failing to submit reports relating to his parole review in a timely fashion, despite the client being suitable for release into the community.
JY v SSJ
Sammy pursued a judicial review against the SSJ on an emergency basis when it became apparent that they were not willing to take action to ensure client was able to attend his mother’s funeral. After issuing proceedings at the High Court, the client received assurances that he would be taken to his mother’s funeral on escort.
Comments by Clients
“Sammy is a diamond of a caseworker the best I have ever seen.”
