Instructing Hari Kaur
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Hari Kaur has a successful practice in Public Inquiries and cases involving the safeguarding and protection of children or vulnerable adults. She is recognised as a strong team player and is highly sought after for her work.
Hari has been instructed in high-profile statutory public inquiries. She joined the Nottingham Inquiry Counsel Team in September 2025. Oral evidence was heard in London at Mary Ward House in 2026. Hari drafted requests for witness statements, analysed substantial volumes of evidence and examined several witnesses. She continues to be instructed in the Inquiry. The Terms of Reference encompass a range of issues, including the provision and delivery of mental health services and information sharing between public bodies.
Hari was instructed as a member of the Counsel Team representing the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis in the Undercover Policing Inquiry. She holds Non-Police Personnel Vetting (NPVV) Level 3 clearance and Security Check (SC) clearance. She has a comprehensive working knowledge of police practice, procedure and legislation.
For two years, Hari was a member of the Counsel Team to the Thirlwall Inquiry. In 2024, oral evidence was heard in Liverpool. The Thirlwall Inquiry was established to examine the events at the Countess of Chester Hospital and their implications following the conviction of former neonatal nurse Lucy Letby for murder and attempted murder. A link to the recommendations made by Lady Justice Thirlwall can be found here.
Hari has significant experience of cases involving safeguarding and child protection issues. She has appeared in numerous cases concerning allegations of sexual abuse and serious or fatal non-accidental injuries, often involving multiple expert witnesses from a range of disciplines.
Hari is currently a member of the Counsel to the Inquiry (CTI) team in the Nottingham Inquiry. She has drafted requests for witness statements, analysed substantial volumes of evidence and examined witnesses. She continues to be instructed on the Inquiry. The Terms of Reference encompass a wide range of issues, including the provision and delivery of mental health services and information sharing between public bodies.
Hari was previously instructed on behalf of a Core Participant, the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis, in the Undercover Policing Inquiry.
For two years, Hari was a member of the Counsel Team to the Thirlwall Inquiry. Oral evidence was heard in Liverpool in 2024. The Inquiry was established to examine the events at the Countess of Chester Hospital and their implications following the conviction of former neonatal nurse Lucy Letby for the murder and attempted murder of babies in her care. The Inquiry also considered the wider lessons to be learned for healthcare providers, regulators and public authorities.
Hari acts on behalf of protected parties, the Official Solicitor, local authorities, parents and interveners in proceedings concerning welfare, capacity and safeguarding issues.
In the Court of Protection, her extensive understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and child protection (combined with effective communication skills) enable her to deal with cases involving vulnerable adults and teenagers.
She has dealt with complex children law cases, including those involving:
Instructing Hari Kaur
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