Shoaib M Khan
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| Born | January 1983 London, England |
| Citizenship | British |
| Alma mater | City University London; Inns of Court School of Law |
| Occupation | Human rights lawyer and legal commentator |
| Employer | Independent practitioner and consultant |
| Organization | Liberty (Policy Council); Human Rights Lawyers Association |
| Known for | Human rights law; media commentary |
| Website | www.shoaibmkhan.com |
Shoaib M. Khan (born January 1983) is a British human rights lawyer and media commentator. He works in human rights, immigration, public, and discrimination law, and is a regular media commentator on related issues in the UK. He is Chair of the UK’s Human Rights Lawyers Association. https://hrla.org.uk/executive-committee/
Education and early career
Khan studied law at City University, London and completed the Bar Vocational Course at the Inns of Court School of Law. He has worked with several legal and human rights organisations, including law centres, Citizens Advice Bureau, and international law NGOs. He is a mediator, a former school governor, a Fitness to Practice Panel Pool Member at the Association for Nutrition and a former trustee of Birkbeck College Students Union.
Legal career
Khan has represented clients challenging unlawful detention, deportation, and breaches of human rights law. He has acted for detainees on hunger strike in immigration removal centres and for individuals whom the Home Office attempted to deport.[1]
He also represented the person who was, at the time, believed to be the longest-held detainee under UK immigration powers.
Khan has submitted evidence to parliamentary committees on human rights and immigration matters, which has been cited in official reports.[2]
Media and commentary
Khan frequently appears on UK and international media outlets, including BBC, Sky News, GB News, TalkTV, LBC, and TRT World. He has debated and been interviewed by public figures such as Jacob Rees-Mogg and Nigel Farage.
In September 2025, Khan appeared on LBC to discuss a case involving an individual convicted of sexual assault. Khan argued that deportation should not automatically occur without considering his asylum claim properly. The interview attracted widespread criticism on social media, with Elon Musk saying "Contemptible behavior by that lawyer. No empathy for the victims, only for the criminal."[3]
Khan has contributed to publications including:
- The Guardian[4]
- The Independent[5]
- New Statesman[6]
- HuffPost UK[7]
Selected media appearances
- Sky News: "Immigration lawyer: Rwanda plan is just not workable"[8]
- GB News: Debate on European Convention on Human Rights and UK migration policy[9]
- BBC Victoria Derbyshire Show: Immigration detention and Opelo Kgari case[10]
He has written for or been cited in publications such as:
- The Guardian – on immigration tribunal fees and access to justice.[11]
- The Independent – on immigration and refugees.[12]
- New Statesman – as a regular contributor on law and politics.[13]
- HuffPost UK – covering immigration detention and policy reform.[14]
- Free Movement – analysing immigration appeals and media coverage.[15]
Khan's complaints to various newspapers and channels have resulted in numerous media corrections about the law and human rights, including on articles by notable people such as ministers.[16] This led to one tabloid accusing him of having “appointed himself as some sort of watchdog” on such issues.
Selected media appearances
| Date | Programme | Broadcaster | Topic / Title | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | News Hour | Sky News | "Immigration lawyer: Rwanda plan is just not workable" | Sky News[17] |
| 2024 | Jacob Rees-Mogg Show | GB News | Debate on the European Convention on Human Rights and small boats policy | GB News[18] |
| 2023 | Nigel Farage Show | GB News | Asylum and migration reform | GB News |
| 2023 | TalkTV | TalkTV | UK migration policy and legal challenges | TalkTV |
| 2018 | Victoria Derbyshire Show | BBC | Detention of Opelo Kgari and immigration detention reform | The Independent[19] |
| 2024 | The Debate | TRT World | Human rights and asylum in the UK | TRT World[20] |
Additional clips of his commentary appear on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok channels of broadcasters including GB News, Sky News, LBC, and TRT World.[21]
Public speaking and events
Khan regularly chairs and speaks at conferences, seminars, and public legal events. Notable appearances include:
- HRLA Inaugural Annual Lecture, 2025[22]
- The European Convention on Human Rights 75 Years On, 2025[23]
- “Fake Law – An Evening with the Secret Barrister”[24]
- Commemorative events in memory of Lord Kerr, JSC[25]
- Commonwealth Human Rights & Media event at London School of Economics[26]
Recognition and professional service
Khan served on the Liberty Policy Council from 2019 to 2022.[27] He has been included on the Pro Bono Recognition List for contributions to public interest legal work.[28]
He is Chair of the Human Rights Lawyers Association.[29]
His work has been cited by parliamentary committees, media outlets, and human rights organisations including the Prison Reform Trust and Leigh Day.[30][31]
See also
- Human rights in the United Kingdom
- Immigration detention in the United Kingdom
- Liberty (advocacy group)
References
- ↑ Bulman, May (9 April 2018). "Home Office accused of unlawful deportations as mother of child born in UK detained". The Independent. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
- ↑ "Written evidence from Shoaib M. Khan (IDD0027)". UK Parliament Committees. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
- ↑ Musk, Elon. "Tweet 1964235517915988143". X (Twitter).
- ↑ "Tribunal fee rise is a threat to migrants' rights". The Guardian. 11 July 2016. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
- ↑ "Letters: Refugees and Brexit". The Independent. 21 February 2018. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
- ↑ "Articles by Shoaib M. Khan". Retrieved 30 October 2025.
- ↑ "The UK's Inhumane and Cruel Immigration Detention System". HuffPost UK. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
- ↑ Sky News
- ↑ GB News
- ↑ Bulman, May (9 April 2018). "Home Office accused of unlawful deportations as mother of child born in UK detained". The Independent. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
- ↑ "Tribunal fee rise is a threat to migrants' rights". The Guardian. 11 July 2016. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
- ↑ "Letters: Refugees and Brexit". The Independent. 21 February 2018. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
- ↑ "Articles by Shoaib M. Khan". Retrieved 30 October 2025.
- ↑ "The UK's Inhumane and Cruel Immigration Detention System". HuffPost UK. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
- ↑ "Daily Mail immigration appeals coverage". Retrieved 30 October 2025.
- ↑ "Daily Mail Forced To Correct Piece By... The Justice Secretary". HuffPost UK. 2014-11-12. Archived from the original on 2025-01-25. Retrieved 2025-12-19.
- ↑ "Human rights lawyer: Rwanda plan is 'just not workable'". Sky News. Retrieved 2025-12-19.
- ↑ "Home Office 'mistake' outlined by human rights lawyer - 'There is no debate!'". www.gbnews.com. Retrieved 2025-12-19.
- ↑ "Government thwarted in second bid to deport woman brought to UK from Botswana 14 years ago". The Independent. 2018-04-10. Retrieved 2025-12-19.
- ↑ "Why is the UK's Nationality and Border Bill so controversial? - TRT World - TRT World". www.trtworld.com. Retrieved 2025-12-19.
- ↑ "Compilation of Shoaib Khan media appearances". Retrieved 30 October 2025.
- ↑ "HRLA Inaugural Annual Lecture 2025". Retrieved 30 October 2025.
- ↑ "ECHR 75 Years On". Retrieved 30 October 2025.
- ↑ "Fake Law – Evening with the Secret Barrister". Retrieved 30 October 2025.
- ↑ "In Fond Memory of Lord Kerr, JSC". Retrieved 30 October 2025.
- ↑ "Human Rights & Media Event". Retrieved 30 October 2025.
- ↑ "Policy Council 2019–2022" (PDF). Liberty. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
- ↑ "Pro Bono Recognition List". Retrieved 30 October 2025.
- ↑ "Patrons & Executive Committee". Human Rights Lawyers Association. 2025-11-08. Retrieved 2025-12-19.
- ↑ "Prison Reform Trust and other charities warn sentencing bill risks more pregnant women in prison". Retrieved 30 October 2025.
- ↑ "Human Rights Day 2023 letter" (PDF). Leigh Day. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
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