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A journalist and trained lawyer,
with excellent communication and research skills.

About Deborah

Qualifications & Career History

• Masters in Journalism (2012-14), Brunel University
• Masters in Environmental Law (2002-03), University College, London
• Masters in Law (1990-92), London School of Economics
• Bar Finals (1986), Inns of Court School of Law
• Law LLB (1984), Brunel University of London

• Community Lawyer, Hillingdon Law Centre (part-time), working on discrimination law litigation (2009-2010).
• Voluntary Political Campaigner (2005-2009).
• Community Lawyer, Hillingdon Law Centre (1989-2005), specialising in discrimination law and community education.
• Barrister in private practice (1986-1989).
• Greater London Citizens Advice Bureaux Service (1985-1986).

Deborah has excellent communication skills, having completed a masters in journalism which was accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ).

She is a journalist, adept at getting complex and key messages across to wide ranging audiences, as well as having a good understanding of public discourse and news values. Deborah’s articles have been published in a variety of publications.

Deborah has taken part in debates on TV and radio about discrimination law.

In addition, Deborah has well-honed research skills and an eye to detail through her background as a lawyer. She specialised in discrimination law: researching cases; analysing complex information; and identifying key issues of relevance. Her work included drafting submissions to tribunals and courts, including the European Court of Justice.

She is the co-founder of Disability Politics UK and has a longstanding interest in politics and the charitable sector.

Contact Deborah King

Please email dk@deborahking.org.uk to get in touch about research or journalism.