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Inquests and Inquiries, Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Monday 28 July 2025

Jury finds “gross failings” contributed to death of man restrained by police during mental health crisis

Stephen Simblet KC, Joint Head of Garden Court Chambers, instructed by Erica San and Carolynn Gallwey at Bhatt Murphy Solicitors, represented the family of Kaine Fletcher at an inquest into his death.

Stephen Simblet KC

Administrative and Public Law, Immigration Law, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Friday 25 July 2025

Joint Head of Chambers Grace Brown elected as bencher of Inner Temple

We are delighted to share that Grace Brown, Joint Head of Garden Court Chambers, has been elected as a Barrister Bencher of the Honourable Society of the Inner Temple.

Grace Brown

Criminal Defence, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Friday 18 July 2025

Court of Appeal quashes wrongful conviction of victims of historic miscarriage of justice

Henry Blaxland KC of Garden Court Chambers Crime Team acted for Errol Campbell, instructed by Matt Foot of APPEAL.

Henry Blaxland KC

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Thursday 17 July 2025

Amanda Weston KC questions Helen Whately MP at UK Covid-19 Inquiry Module 6

Today, public hearings for Module 6 of the the UK Covid-19 Inquiry continued. Garden Court's Amanda Weston KC appeared at the Inquiry to question Helen Whately MP (Former Minister of State for Care).

Amanda Weston KC

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Administrative and Public Law, Inquests and Inquiries | Thursday 17 July 2025

Lily Lewis joins Garden Court Chambers as new tenant

We are delighted to announce that Lily Lewis has joined Garden Court Chambers as a new tenant.

Lily Lewis

Garden Court International, International Human Rights, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Wednesday 16 July 2025

Garden Court barristers advise on potential breaches of international law arising from gas pipeline crossing Palestinian waters

Legal advice from Garden Court barristers Zehrah Hasan and Fatima Jichi has led to a seminal new report from the non-governmental organisation, Global Witness.

Zehrah HasanFatima Jichi

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, International Human Rights, International Crime and Conflict Law | Friday 11 July 2025

ECrtHR: Cyprus Government flawed rape prosecution violates Articles 3, 8, 14

The European Court of Human Rights this week ruled that failures in the Cyprus Republic’s handling of a rape allegation have amounted to a violation of Articles 3, 8, and 14 of the ECHR.

Leto Cariolou

Immigration Law, Immigration Detention, Asylum and Deportation, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Wednesday 9 July 2025

High Court rules Local Authorities cannot take into account Home Office accommodation when deciding whether to accommodate a ‘Qualifying Young Person’ (QYP) leaving care

AAM was represented by Amanda Weston KC and Jennifer Twite of Garden Court Chambers, instructed by Chessie Aeron-Thomas at Coram Children's Legal Centre. 

Amanda Weston KCJennifer Twite

Employment and Discrimination Law, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Friday 4 July 2025

Academic fights to have legal case heard in British Courts after dismissal from UK-funded institute

Toufic Haddad is represented by Franck Magennis of Garden Court Chambers, instructed by the European Legal Support Centre.

Franck Magennis

Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Thursday 3 July 2025

Oscar Davies Co-authors Commentary for DLA on Convention Rights Incompatibility of Supreme Court For Women Scotland Judgment

'A Third Sex: Returning to an Intermediate Zone' for the Discrimination Law Association’s July 2025 issue Briefings.

Oscar Davies

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Wednesday 2 July 2025

Amanda Weston KC questions Matt Hancock at UK Covid-19 Inquiry Module 6

Public hearings for Module 6 of the the UK Covid-19 Inquiry continued. Garden Court's Amanda Weston KC appeared at the Inquiry to question Matt Hancock.

Amanda Weston KC

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Monday 30 June 2025

Garden Court barristers in COVID-19 Inquiry

Our Amanda Weston KC made an opening submission on behalf of Frontline Migrant Health Workers Group, comprised of United Voices of the World, Independent Workers Union of Great Britain with Anabelle Timan, instructed by Joe Latimer of Public Interest Law Centre.

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Monday 23 June 2025

Azroy Dawes-Clarke: Inquest to open into death of Black man following restraint at HMP Elmley begins

The family is represented by INQUEST Lawyers Group members Oliver Carter of Irwin Mitchell, Allison Munroe KC of Garden Court Chambers and Philip Dayle of No5 Chambers. They are supported by INQUEST Senior Caseworker Jodie Anderson.

Allison Munroe KC

Administrative and Public Law, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Thursday 19 June 2025

Louise Hooper co-authors ‘Techno-legal Geographies: Consumer Drone Misuse and Harms’ in Gender, Place and Culture

Louise Hooper of Garden Court Chambers has co-authored the article 'Techno-legal Geographies: Consumer Drone Misuse and Harms' alongside Dr Anna Jackman of the University of Reading.

Louise Hooper

Administrative and Public Law, Immigration Law, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Tuesday 17 June 2025

Report finds Windrush Compensation Scheme failing due to lack of funded legal representation

The new research is led by Dr Jo Wilding, associate tenant at Garden Court Chambers, and produced by JUSTICE, The University of Sussex, and Dechert LLP.

Jo Wilding

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Monday 9 June 2025

Godrick Osei Inquest: Black man subjected to use of force and restraint dies in circumstances of “psychological distress” due to his interactions with Devon & Cornwall Police

The family is represented by INQUEST Lawyers Group members Cyrilia Knight and Isabel Gregory of Saunders solicitors and Una Morris of Garden Court Chambers. They are supported by INQUEST Senior Caseworker Jodie Anderson.

Una Morris

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Administrative and Public Law, Employment and Discrimination Law | Friday 6 June 2025

Oscar Davies wins King’s College ‘Change Maker’ Award 2025

Garden Court barrister Oscar Davies has been awarded the King’s College Distinguished Alumni ‘Change Maker’ Award in recognition of their outstanding achievements. The Change Maker Award celebrates alumni who “change the status quo for good”.

Oscar Davies

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Protest Rights | Thursday 5 June 2025

Conviction quashed for protestor charged with road obstruction during Bibby Stockholm protest

Hamish McCallum of the Garden Court Civil Liberties & Human Rights Team acted for the claimant, instructed by Rosa Potter of Kellys Solicitors.

Hamish McCallum

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Wednesday 4 June 2025

Godrick Osei: Evidence commences in inquest into death of Black man in mental health crisis following contact with Devon & Cornwall Police

The family is represented by INQUEST Lawyers Group members Cyrilia Knight and Isabel Gregory of Saunders Solicitors and Una Morris of Garden Court Chambers. They are supported by INQUEST Senior Caseworker Jodie Anderson.

Una Morris

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Friday 30 May 2025

Allison Munroe KC makes closing submission at UK Covid-19 Inquiry Module 7

Public hearings for Module 7 (‘Test, Trace and Isolate’) of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry have closed.

Allison Munroe KCThalia MaraghHamish McCallum

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