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Criminal Appeals, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Criminal Defence | Friday 25 June 2021

Supreme Court upholds right to disruptive protest on highway

The Appellants were represented by Henry Blaxland QC and Owen Greenhall, both members of the Garden Court Chambers Protest Team, and Blinne Ní Ghrálaigh of Matrix Chambers. They were instructed by Raj Chada of Hodge, Jones and Allen solicitors.

Owen Greenhall

Criminal Defence, Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Wednesday 23 June 2021

Undercover Policing Inquiry refers first suspected miscarriages of justice

Owen Greenhall represented three anti-apartheid movement campaigners whose cases were referred to the panel. Owen is led by Matthew Ryder QC of Matrix Chambers. They are instructed by Mike Schwarz of Hodge Jones & Allen.

Owen Greenhall

Criminal Appeals, Criminal Defence | Monday 21 June 2021

New guidance issued as a result of appeal against murder conviction

Keir Monteith QC, of the Garden Court Chambers Crime Team, led Chandra Sekar of Angell Park Chambers, in an appeal against the murder conviction of Kinse Aidid.

Keir Monteith KC

Criminal Defence | Friday 28 May 2021

Garden Court Crime Team responds to Law Commission Consultation on Intimate Image Abuse

The Garden Court Criminal Defence Team has responded to the Law Commission's Consultation on Intimate Image Abuse.

Criminal Defence | Friday 28 May 2021

Lucie Wibberley speaks at The Scottish Criminal Law Channel’s roundtable discussion on the pandemic’s impact on the Courts

Lucie Wibberley, of the Garden Court Chambers Crime Team, spoke at The Scottish Criminal Law Channel's Virtual Roundtable Discussion entitled 'Have we done well with court business in Scotland during the pandemic?' that aired on Thursday 27 May 2021.

Lucie Wibberley

Criminal Defence | Thursday 27 May 2021

Murder acquittal following fatal stabbing

Michael Ivers QC of the Garden Court Chambers Criminal Defence Team represented the defendant. Michael led Rhiannon Crimmins of Furnival Chambers instructed by Rizvan Anwar of Arcadian Law.

Michael Ivers KC

Housing Law, Criminal Defence, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Tuesday 18 May 2021

Stephen Lue, Tessa Buchanan and Audrey Cherryl Mogan shortlisted at the Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Awards 2021

We are delighted to announce that Stephen Lue, Tessa Buchanan and Audrey Cheryl Mogan of Garden Court Chambers have been shortlisted at the Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Awards 2021.

Stephen LueAudrey Cherryl Mogan

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Criminal Defence, Protest Rights | Wednesday 12 May 2021

XR protestor acquitted following Tube shut down

Susan Wright of the Garden Court Protest Team represented the protestor, instructed by Lydia Dagostino of Kellys Solicitors.

Susan Wright

Criminal Defence | Monday 10 May 2021

Rap and the State’s double whammy: Lack of expert challenge to racist stereotyping

Keir Monteith QC is a member of the Garden Court Chambers Criminal Defence Team and Chair of the Garden Court webinars on prosecuting rap.

Keir Monteith KC

Protest Rights, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Criminal Appeals | Tuesday 4 May 2021

Appeals allowed for Extinction Rebellion Protests

Owen Greenhall and Audrey Cherryl Mogan, members of the Garden Court Chambers Protest Team, represented the appellants. They were instructed by Raj Chada (HJA) and Lydia Dagostino (Kellys).

Owen GreenhallAudrey Cherryl Mogan

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Criminal Defence | Tuesday 4 May 2021

Undercover Policing Inquiry – Witness statement read in full by James Scobie QC on behalf of “Mary”

James Scobie QC of Garden Court Chambers delivers witness statement at Tranche 1 (Phase 2) of the Undercover Policing Inquiry on behalf of “Mary” who was spied upon by Detective Constable Richard Clark.

James Scobie KC

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Inquests and Inquiries, Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities | Friday 23 April 2021

Undercover Policing Inquiry – Opening statement on behalf of other non-police, non-state Core Participants

Kirsten Heaven of the Garden Court Chambers Inquiries Team delivers opening statement at Tranche 1 Phase 2 of the Inquiry.

Criminal Defence | Thursday 8 April 2021

Ali Bajwa QC and Christian Wasunna represent man acquitted of 2018 murder

Ali Bajwa QC and Christian Wasunna, members of the Garden Court Chambers Criminal Defence Team, were instructed by Sinead Zaman of Powell Spencer Solicitors.

Christian Wasunna

Criminal Defence, Criminal Appeals | Thursday 1 April 2021

David Emanuel QC obtains leave to appeal 18 years out of time in successful appeal against conviction and sentence

David Emanuel QC of the Garden Court Chambers Criminal Defence Team represented the Defendant. David was instructed by Correna Platt of Stephensons Solicitors.

David Emanuel KC

Criminal Defence, Youth Justice & Child Rights | Tuesday 23 March 2021

Our Kate Aubrey-Johnson awarded Highly Commended Award in ECPAT UK’s Children’s Champion Awards

Congratulations to our Kate Aubrey-Johnson of the Garden Court Chambers Youth Justice & Child Rights Team who was awarded the Highly Commended Award at Every Child Protected Against Trafficking (ECPAT) UK's 'Children's Champion Awards'

Kate Aubrey-Johnson

Protest Rights, Protest Rights, Protest Rights | Thursday 18 March 2021

Defend our Freedom to Protest – Why the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill is Dangerous

Blog by our Jacob Bindman, Russell Fraser and Zehrah Hasan, members of the Garden Court Chambers Protest Law Team.

Russell FraserZehrah Hasan

Criminal Defence | Wednesday 10 March 2021

Garden Court Chambers welcomes Zayd Ahmed to the Crime Team as third six pupil

We are delighted to announce that Zayd Ahmed has joined the Garden Court Chambers Crime Team as a third six pupil.

Criminal Defence, Protest Rights, Protest Rights | Tuesday 23 February 2021

Administrative Court overturn conviction for refusing to provide name and address in relation to suspected breach of Coronavirus Regulations

Tom Wainwright of the Garden Court Criminal Defence and Protest Teams represented Neale instructed by Patrick Ormerod of Bindmans Solicitors.

Tom Wainwright

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Criminal Defence | Thursday 18 February 2021

Undercover Policing Inquiry – Garden Court counsel instructed

Garden Court Chambers counsel instructed to represent clients at the Undercover Policing Inquiry.

Youth Justice & Child Rights, Criminal Defence | Saturday 30 January 2021

Our Kate Aubrey-Johnson acts in case that clarifies the only route of appeal for victims of modern slavery

In this case, the Howard League for Penal Reform sought clarification as to the remedy for a child who had been a victim of trafficking when the offences were committed; but was neither advised of the availability of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 section 45 defence or referred to the National Referral Mechanism (“NRM”).  H, […]

Kate Aubrey-Johnson

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