Media & Press
National Media & Press Coverage
Fard Solicitors and our Director, Attieh Fard, have been featured across national and regional media, including The Guardian, ITV News, Sky News and The Independent. Explore recent press coverage, media appearances and legal commentary below.
Attieh Fard Featured in The Guardian
The Guardian · 3 August 2026
The Guardian featured Attieh Fard, Director of Fard Solicitors, in its national coverage of the Clacton by-election. The article follows Attieh on the campaign trail and explores her views, background and reasons for standing as an Independent candidate. Read The Guardian Article
ITV News · 17 July 2026
Attieh Fard named in ITV News coverage of the Clacton by-election
ITV News included Attieh Fard among the candidates contesting the 2026 Clacton by-election in its national political coverage. Read the ITV News coverage
Attieh Fard in The Spectator
Why are pro-Iranian demonstrators allowed to voice their hate in London?
Attieh Fard, Director of Fard Solicitors, wrote for The Spectator on demonstrations involving supporters of the Iranian regime in London, policing and national security. Read Attieh Fard’s article in The Spectator
Attieh Fard Interviewed by BBC Surrey
Attieh Fard was interviewed by BBC Surrey about her campaign to reduce car parking charges and the impact of increased parking costs on local residents, businesses and Camberley town centre.
The Independent · August 2026
Attieh Fard featured in The Independent’s guide to the Clacton by-election candidates
The Independent included Attieh Fard in its national guide to the record number of candidates contesting the 2026 Clacton by-election, highlighting her priorities including tackling anti-social behaviour and improving Clacton’s roads. Read The Independent coverage
Sky News · 3 August 2026
Attieh Fard included in Sky News coverage of the Clacton by-election
Sky News named Attieh Fard as an Independent candidate in its national coverage of the record-breaking Clacton by-election. Read the Sky News coverage
THE SUNDAY TELEGRAPH · 29 MARCH 2015
Attieh Fard Named a UK Top Rated Solicitor
Attieh Fard was recognised as a UK Top Rated Solicitor and featured in VouchedFor’s guide to the UK’s Top Rated Professionals, distributed with The Sunday Telegraph on 29 March 2015. The recognition was based on client ratings and recommendations.
UK Parliament / Hansard · 5 November 2013
Attieh Fard’s Human Rights Evidence Cited in Parliament
Attieh Fard was cited by name during a House of Commons Westminster Hall debate on the persecution of Christians in the Middle East. Her evidence to the United Nations Human Rights Council concerning restrictions on Christians in Iran was quoted during the parliamentary debate. Read the UK Parliament record
United Nations Human Rights Council · September 2013
Attieh Fard Speaks on Religious Freedom in Iran
Attieh Fard participated in a United Nations Human Rights Council event in Geneva examining the treatment of religious minorities in Iran, where she reported on the position of Christians and restrictions on religious freedom. Read the international report
Christian Today · 2013
Attieh Fard Quoted on the Persecution of Christians in Iran
Christian Today reported Attieh Fard’s comments following her appearance before the United Nations Human Rights Council, where she spoke about the prosecution and imprisonment of Christians in Iran. Read the Christian Today coverage
Iran Human Rights Report · 2012
Attieh Fard Contributes to International Human Rights Report
Attieh Fard was interviewed as a Christian rights advocate for The Cost of Faith, a major report documenting the persecution of Protestant Christians and converts in Iran. View the report
BBC Radio Surrey
Attieh Fard Interviewed on BBC Radio Surrey
Attieh Fard appeared on BBC Radio Surrey to discuss her ePetition and community campaign, outlining the aims of the petition and the issues affecting local residents. Listen to the BBC Radio Surrey interview
Legal Case Coverage · January 2022
Successful Account Freezing Order Proceedings
A published case report by 5SAH Chambers records that Attieh Fard of Fard & Co Solicitors instructed counsel in successful proceedings which resulted in West Yorkshire Police withdrawing four Account Freezing Orders affecting an Iranian client. Read the case report