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Administrative and Public Law, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Immigration Detention Civil Claims | Friday 18 August 2017

High Court finds that Secretary of State unlawfully detained vulnerable former child soldier for 15 months

The claimant was represented by Amanda Weston of Garden Court Chambers.

Amanda Weston KC

Administrative and Public Law, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities | Friday 4 August 2017

Garden Court Chambers responds to the Jackson review of fixed recoverable costs

Read the response of our Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Public Law and Housing teams.

Administrative and Public Law, Immigration Law | Tuesday 1 August 2017

“A child is foremost a child before he or she is a refugee”: Court of Appeal provides new guidance to tribunals to ensure children and vulnerable persons have their voices heard in asylum proceedings

Raza Halim and Stephanie Harrison QC were instructed by Brighton Housing Trust for the appellant.

Raza HalimStephanie Harrison KC

Administrative and Public Law, Criminal Appeals, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Wednesday 26 July 2017

First successful miscarriage of justice application for a victim of trafficking under the amended Section 133 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988

Ms Y was represented by Maya Sikand of Garden Court Chambers.

Administrative and Public Law, Immigration Detention, Asylum and Deportation, Immigration: Personal and Business | Thursday 20 July 2017

Proof magazine #3: ‘Life in the Justice Gap: Why legal aid matters’ launch supported by Garden Court Chambers

Garden Court Chambers is proud to sponsor Proof magazine. The third issue of Proof was co-produced by the Justice Gap and the Justice Alliance.

Liz Davies KC

Administrative and Public Law, Community Care Law, Immigration Detention, Asylum and Deportation | Monday 17 July 2017

Inquiry into unaccompanied and separated minors in Europe

Written and oral evidence was submitted by Garden Court Chambers.

Kathryn Cronin

Administrative and Public Law, Housing Law | Thursday 22 June 2017

Revised benefit cap unlawfully discriminates against lone parents with children under two, High Court rules

Shu Shin Luh and Connor Johnston were instructed by Freshfields Bruckhause Deringer for the intervener, Shelter.

Connor Johnston

Administrative and Public Law, Criminal Appeals, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Friday 16 June 2017

Garden Court Chambers extends condolences and solidarity to all those affected by Grenfell Tower tragedy

Garden Court Chambers is horrified by the fire at Grenfell Towers. We extend our condolences and our solidarity to all those bereaved, injured or rendered homeless.

Administrative and Public Law, Immigration Detention, Asylum and Deportation | Wednesday 14 June 2017

Supreme Court rules ‘deport first, appeal later’ system unlawful

Sonali Naik and Bijan Hoshi of Garden Court Chambers represented Bail for Immigration Detainees (BID) as first Interveners.

Sonali Naik KCBijan Hoshi

Administrative and Public Law, Immigration Detention Civil Claims, Immigration Law | Friday 9 June 2017

Unlawful detention: High Court hands down highly significant judgment on direct effect of Dublin III

Irena Sabic of Garden Court Chambers represented the claimant.

Irena Sabic KC

Administrative and Public Law, Criminal Appeals, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Thursday 18 May 2017

Garden Court’s Brenda Campbell and Paul Clark shortlisted for Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Awards 2017

Brenda Campbell has been shortlisted for Legal Aid Barrister of the Year and Paul Clark has been shortlisted for Legal Aid Newcomer of the Year.

Paul Clark

Administrative and Public Law | Monday 8 May 2017

Anti-fracking campaigner launches Court of Appeal challenge against Government decision to approve fracking in Lancashire

Marc Willers QC, Joint Head of Garden Court Chambers, is representing the appellant.

Marc Willers KC

Administrative and Public Law | Wednesday 19 April 2017

Unlawful detention of victim of trafficking

Shu Shin Luh of Garden Court Chambers acted for the claimant.

Administrative and Public Law, Environmental Law and Climate Justice | Wednesday 12 April 2017

Campaigner loses High Court planning challenge against fracking in Lancashire

Mr Gayzer Frackman was represented by Marc Willers QC of Garden Court Chambers.

Marc Willers KC

Administrative and Public Law, Employment and Discrimination Law | Wednesday 5 April 2017

Landmark Supreme Court victory on indirect discrimination

Nicola Braganza of the Garden Court employment, discrimination and public law teams represented all 49 appellants.

Nicola Braganza KC

Administrative and Public Law, Garden Court International | Thursday 30 March 2017

European Court of Human Rights rules Bangladeshi migrants were subjected to forced labour and human trafficking and did not receive effective protection from Greece

Kathryn Cronin and Shu Shin Luh of Garden Court Chambers represented one of the interveners, Anti-Slavery International.

Kathryn Cronin

Administrative and Public Law, Immigration Detention, Asylum and Deportation | Thursday 23 March 2017

Updated Iraq country guidance clarifies criteria for assessing entitlement to international protection

David Jones of Garden Court Chambers acted for the claimant.

David Jones

Administrative and Public Law, Environmental Law and Climate Justice | Tuesday 21 March 2017

Marc Willers QC represents campaigners in High Court challenge against Lancashire fracking plans

Environmental and planning law barrister, Marc Willers QC of Garden Court Chambers represents local campaigner, Gayzer Frackman.

Marc Willers KC

Administrative and Public Law, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Wednesday 8 March 2017

“I would like the next generation of women to know that we did our bit.”

Women’s rights trailblazer Gráinne Mellon discusses her inspirations and how we can overcome barriers to equality.

Administrative and Public Law, Housing Law | Tuesday 7 March 2017

Tim Baldwin successfully challenges Brent Council’s decision to offer accommodation to a homeless family over 100 miles away in Birmingham

Tim Baldwin of Garden Court Chambers represented the appellant in RB v London Borough of Brent.

Tim Baldwin

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