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Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Inquests and Inquiries | Monday 17 July 2017

Inquest into the Death of Michael Hoolickin Resumes

The family is represented by Una Morris of the Garden Court Chambers Civil Liberties team.

Una Morris

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Inquests and Inquiries | Friday 14 July 2017

Drownings at Camber Sands – families still waiting for answers to vital questions

Patrick Roche of Garden Court Chambers represented the victims' families at the inquest.

Patrick Roche

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Inquests and Inquiries | Thursday 29 June 2017

Hillsborough disaster: criminal charges against six people

Seventeen barristers from Garden Court Chambers represented 80 families at the Hillsborough inquest.

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Immigration Detention Civil Claims, Immigration Law | Friday 23 June 2017

European Court of Human Rights finds UK in breach of Article 5 over unlawful detention of Zimbabwean national

David Jones of the Garden Court Chambers Immigration Team represented the Zimbabwean national.

David Jones

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Inquests and Inquiries | Monday 19 June 2017

Jury concludes failings contributed to death of secure patient Janet Müller who absconded from Mill View Hospital

Kirsten Heaven of Garden Court Chambers represented the family at the inquest.

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.

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities, Garden Court International | Wednesday 14 June 2017

BBC Radio 4: Dexter Dias QC appears on the Today Programme to discuss work on FGM, terrorism and the Gareth Myatt inquest

Dexter Dias QC is a member of Garden Court Chambers’ Civil Liberties and Human Rights Team.

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Inquests and Inquiries | Thursday 8 June 2017

Inquest into the death of vulnerable 16-year-old boy in care finds failings in safeguarding procedures contributed to his death

Tom Stoate of Garden Court Chambers represented the mother at the inquest.

Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Thursday 1 June 2017

Dexter Dias QC publishes new book on Human Rights

Dexter Dias QC of Garden Court Chambers publishes new book on human rights.

Dexter Dias KC

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Inquests and Inquiries | Thursday 25 May 2017

Jury finds series of failings at Bristol prison caused death of father-to-be

Ifeanyi Odogwu of the Garden Court Chambers Civil Liberties Team represented the family at the inquest.

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Prisoners’ Rights | Wednesday 24 May 2017

Supreme Court finds unlawful sex discrimination in provision of approved premises for women

Sally Ireland of Garden Court Chambers acted for the intervener, The Howard League for Penal Reform.

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

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Prisoners’ Rights | Wednesday 26 April 2017

Successful habeas corpus application against Governor of HMP Peterborough for unlawful detention of a civil prisoner

Tim Baldwin of Garden Court Chambers represented the claimant.

Tim Baldwin

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Criminal Defence | Tuesday 28 March 2017

“Diversion from prosecution is key in reforming the landscape of women in the Criminal Justice System”

Criminal defence barrister Paramjit Ahluwalia calls for a radical new approach to women in the criminal justice system.

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities | Tuesday 28 March 2017

Metropolitan Police Service pay compensation after arresting victim of identity fraud

Una Morris of Garden Court Chambers represented the claimant.

Una Morris

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Immigration Detention Civil Claims | Monday 27 March 2017

Dan Randall joins Garden Court Chambers as Civil Team Practice Manager

Dan Randall has joined the civil liberties, social welfare and employment teams as Practice Manager.

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Criminal Defence | Friday 10 March 2017

“We need to recognise that barriers exist and work as a team to smash these glass ceilings”

Criminal defence barrister Paramjit Ahluwalia describes the barriers that remain and what inspires her to smash them down.

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Prisoners’ Rights | Thursday 9 March 2017

“Our higher courts have recognised that there are few interventions more serious than separating a mother from her baby”

Women's rights trailblazer Maya Sikand launches new report on access to prison mother & baby units.

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.

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Criminal Defence | Wednesday 8 March 2017

Garden Court co-founder and feminist barrister Marguerite Russell – our IWD #BeBoldForChange inspiration

Marguerite describes the women's rights issues she’s campaigned on passionately throughout her career.

Marguerite Russell
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