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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

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

Garden Court International, International Human Rights, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Wednesday 8 October 2025

ICJ hears from parties to landmark advisory opinion on the right to strike

Paul Clark of Garden Court Chambers was instructed by Business AFRICA (BA) to represent the position of the African Employers Group before the International Court of Justice (ICJ).

Paul Clark

International Human Rights, Administrative and Public Law, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Thursday 25 September 2025

Privy Council finds Fire Service appointment process unlawful and breach of the protection of the law

Jodie Blackstock of Garden Court Chambers acted for the appellant, led by Anand Ramlogan SC, instructed by Freedom Law Chambers, Trinidad.

Jodie Blackstock

Immigration Law, International Human Rights, Garden Court International | Tuesday 29 July 2025

UK approves Project Pure Hope medical evacuation of children from Gaza

Raza Halim of Garden Court Chambers, along with a small group of doctors and health executives, is a founding member of Project Pure Hope and acts as a legal advisor.

Raza Halim

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

International Human Rights, Garden Court International | Wednesday 12 March 2025

Court of Military Commissions Review finds alleged admissions in Guantanamo case tainted by torture

Jodie Blackstock of Garden Court Chambers, Treasurer of the Bar Human Rights Committee of England and Wales (“BHRC”), drafted the amicus brief alongside Stephen Cragg KC.

Jodie Blackstock

Administrative and Public Law, Children’s Rights, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Monday 20 January 2025

Amanda Meusz and Gráinne Mellon Shortlisted at Women & Diversity in Law Awards 2025

We are delighted to announce that Amanda Meusz and Gráinne Mellon have been nominated for ‘Advocate of the Year’ at the Women & Diversity in Law Awards 2025.

Amanda MeuszGráinne Mellon

Administrative and Public Law, Immigration Detention, Asylum and Deportation, Immigration Law | Tuesday 29 October 2024

Sangeetha Iengar joins Garden Court Chambers as new tenant

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

Sangeetha Iengar

Environmental Law and Climate Justice, International Environmental Law, Garden Court International | Thursday 30 May 2024

Appellant in Barbuda Runway Challenge delivers statement at 4th International Conference on Small Island Developing States Civil Society Forum

Marc Willers KC, Leslie Thomas KC, Stephen Cottle and Thalia Maragh, of the Garden Court Chambers Environmental Law and Climate Justice Team, represent John Mussington and Jacklyn Frank pro bono, instructed by Theo Solley of Sheridans. Global Legal Action

Protest Rights, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, International Human Rights | Friday 24 May 2024

Friends of the Earth takes legal challenge against anti-protest injunctions to European Court of Human Rights

Friends of the Earth is represented in these proceedings by Stephanie Harrison KC, Stephen Clark and Fatima Jichi of Garden Court Chambers and by Wessen Jazrawi at the law firm Hausfeld.

Stephanie Harrison KCStephen ClarkFatima Jichi

Garden Court International, International Human Rights, Environmental Law and Climate Justice | Tuesday 21 May 2024

Irena Sabic KC and Thalia Maragh conduct legal empowerment training for Ogiek community in Kenya

Our Irena Sabic KC and Thalia Maragh volunteered with International Lawyers Project (ILP) to deliver training for the Ogiek community in Kenya.

Irena Sabic KCThalia Maragh

Garden Court International, International Human Rights | Wednesday 15 May 2024

Verdict in Nicolaou Inquest before Cypriot Court Confirms Murder

The family of Nicolaou were represented in the third inquest by Leto Cariolou, Associate Member of Garden Court Chambers.

Leto Cariolou

Environmental Law and Climate Justice, International Environmental Law, International Human Rights | Tuesday 27 February 2024

Privy Council holds that islanders have standing to challenge construction of runway on Barbuda

Marc Willers KC, Leslie Thomas KC, Stephen Cottle and Thalia Maragh, of Garden Court Chambers’ Environmental Law and Climate Justice Team, represent John Mussington and Jacklyn Frank pro bono, instructed by Theo Solley of Sheridans. Global Legal Action Ne

Public International Law, International Human Rights, Garden Court International | Monday 29 January 2024

Dr Susie Alegre joins as a new associate tenant

We are delighted to announce that Dr Susie Alegre has joined Garden Court Chambers as an associate tenant.

Dr Susie Alegre

International Human Rights, Garden Court International, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Monday 18 December 2023

Seán Binder interviewed on his humanitarian work which nearly cost him his career in The Times and Law Society Gazette

Garden Court's client Seán Binder interviewed in The Times and the Law Society Gazette on his ordeal of nearly being denied entry to the legal profession due to his ongoing prosecution in Greece for his humanitarian work.

Gráinne MellonEmma Fitzsimons

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, International Human Rights, Garden Court International | Monday 4 December 2023

Humanitarian Seán Binder cleared to continue his legal training despite controversial Greek prosecution

Gráinne Mellon and Emma Fitzsimons acted for Seán Binder in fitness to practice matters pro bono, also led by Edward Fitzgerald KC. They are instructed by Andrew Katzen, Hickman and Rose.

Gráinne MellonEmma Fitzsimons

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