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Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Housing Law | Tuesday 17 February 2026

UK Covid-19 Inquiry Module 10 ‘Impact on society’ public hearings open

Garden Court barristers are representing core participants in the public hearings for Module 10, with Marine Sergides & Roger Pezzani appearing.

Protest Rights, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Protest Rights | Monday 16 February 2026

Extinction Rebellion medics unanimously acquitted despite defences being withdrawn

Tom Wainwright, of the Garden Court Protest Team, acted for the first and second defendants, instructed by Ella Jefferson and Hester Cavaciuti of Bindmans Solicitors.

Tom Wainwright

Family Law, Divorce and Family Finances, Children Law | Monday 16 February 2026

Stephen Lue featured as influential figure in Attitude 101 2026 Financial and Legal List

Stephen Lue of Garden Court Chambers is featured in Attitude Magazine as one of 10 influential figures in the Financial & Legal category.

Stephen Lue

Protest Rights, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Protest Rights | Friday 13 February 2026

High Court rules proscription of Palestine Action unlawful

Owen Greenhall and Audrey Cherryl Mogan acted in judicial review proceedings on behalf of the claimant, Huda Ammori, the co-founder of the group.

Owen GreenhallAudrey Cherryl Mogan

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Family Law, Children’s Rights | Thursday 12 February 2026

Amanda Meusz, Kate Aubrey-Johnson & Audrey Cherryl Mogan shortlisted at Women & Diversity in Law Awards 2026

We are delighted to announce that Garden Court barristers have been shortlisted at the Women & Diversity in Law Awards 2026.

Amanda MeuszKate Aubrey-JohnsonAudrey Cherryl Mogan

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Thursday 5 February 2026

Statement from Garden Court Chambers on findings of The Cranston Inquiry

We welcome the Inquiry’s findings and recommendations for the families of the deceased and the survivor.

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.

Stephanie Harrison KC

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.

Stephen Simblet KC

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Garden Court International, International Human Rights | Friday 16 January 2026

Seán Binder acquitted of all charges in court in Greece

Gráinne Mellon of Garden Court Chambers, led by Ed Fitzgerald KC, was instructed on the international and European elements of Sean’s case, and on his domestic regulatory appeal, respectively by Tessa Gregory of Leigh Day, and Andrew Katzen of Hickman and Rose LLP.

Gráinne Mellon

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Thursday 8 January 2026

Sarah Hemingway instructed in Tranche 3 of the Undercover Policing Inquiry

The Undercover Policing Inquiry (UCPI) has heard from witness Baroness Doreen Lawrence as part of Tranche 3 (Phase 1). Sarah Hemingway acted as Counsel to the Inquiry at the hearing held on 20 November 2025.

Sarah Hemingway

Administrative and Public Law, International Human Rights, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Tuesday 23 December 2025

Sophie Lucas represents migrant facing extradition following dinghy rescue

Sophie Lucas represents a Requested Person whose extradition is sought in respect of nine offences, including terrorism allegations, arising out of alleged threats made to the crew of a ship which rescued him from a dinghy in the Mediterranean.

Sophie Lucas

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Inquests and Inquiries, International Human Rights | Sunday 21 December 2025

Thalia Maragh – Assistant Coroner appointment

Thalia Maragh has been appointed Assistant Coroner for Inner London South.

Thalia Maragh

Criminal Defence, Immigration Law, Community Care Law | Sunday 21 December 2025

Judicial appointments

Garden Court Chambers is delighted to announce the judicial appointments of Irena Sabic KC and Anya Lewis KC.

Anya Lewis KCIrena Sabic KC

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Tuesday 9 December 2025

Sophie Lucas delivers submissions at the Lampard Inquiry

Sophie Lucas of the Garden Court Inquests & Inquiries Team, is instructed by Matthew Smith and Eloise Carey of Bates Wells.

Sophie Lucas

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Inquests and Inquiries | Friday 21 November 2025

Where public bodies have failed, the law must now deliver

The long-awaited Hillsborough Law will improve transparency, accountability, and justice. To what extent? That is now down to Parliament.

Patrick Roche

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Tuesday 11 November 2025

Jury finds serious failings by Belmarsh Prison led to killing of Sundeep Ghuman by racist cellmate

The family are represented by Rajeev Thacker of the Garden Court Inquest and Inquiries Team and INQUEST Lawyers Group members Jo Eggleton, Rajiv Nair & Rachel Tribble of Deighton Pierce Glynn.

Rajeev Thacker

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Administrative and Public Law | Tuesday 11 November 2025

Independent Commission publishes final report on UK Counter-Terrorism Law, Policy and Practice

An important report by the Independent Commission on Counter-Terrorism Law, Policy and Practice has been published today.

Amanda Weston KC

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Thursday 6 November 2025

Lily Lewis delivers submissions to the Undercover Policing Inquiry in Tranche 3

Lily Lewis represents core participants, led by James Wood KC of Doughty Street Chambers and instructed by Mike Schwarz of Hodge Jones & Allen.

Lily Lewis

Administrative and Public Law, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Thursday 30 October 2025

Court of Appeal grants judicial review for Palestine Action co-founder Huda Ammori

Garden Court’s Owen Greenhall & Audrey Cherryl Mogan are led by Blinne Ní Ghrálaigh KC & Raza Husain KC of Matrix Chambers, alongside Garden Court North’s Mira Hammad & Rosalind Burgin, and Grant Kynaston & Paul Luckhurst (Blackstone Chambers). They are instructed by Birnberg Peirce and Kellys Solicitors.

Owen GreenhallAudrey Cherryl Mogan

Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Friday 24 October 2025

Successful appeal overturns dismissal of police false imprisonment and assault claims

Stephen Simblet KC, Joint Head of Chambers, led Daniel Grütters of 1 Pump Court Chambers, instructed by Felix Parsons and Alice See of GT Stewart Solicitors, for the claimant, Mr Watson.

Stephen Simblet KC

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