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Protest Rights, Criminal Defence | Wednesday 4 February 2026
Protesters cleared of Elbit Systems aggravated burglary
The six Palestine Action protesters charged over action against the Elbit Systems factory in Filton outside Bristol have been found not guilty of aggravated burglary. Garden Court barristers represented four of the defendants.
Administrative and Public Law, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Immigration Law | Wednesday 4 February 2026
Stephanie Harrison KC featured in Counsel Magazine: ‘Lessons learnt: Holding the State to account’
Stephanie Harrison KC of Garden Court is featured in the January issue of Counsel Magazine.

Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Friday 30 January 2026
Judge orders exemplary damages to be paid in false imprisonment claim
Stephen Simblet KC, Joint Head of Garden Court Chambers, led Daniel Grütters of 1 Pump Court on the successful appeal and damages award. They were instructed by Alice See and Felix Parsons of GT Stewart Solicitors.

Criminal Defence | Tuesday 27 January 2026
James Scobie KC secures unanimous acquittal at Guildford Crown Court
James Scobie KC, instructed by Emma Schulhof of The Purkiss Partnership, has secured an unanimous acquittal for his client following a 12-day trial at Guildford Crown Court.
















