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Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Thursday 2 April 2026

Sarah Hemingway questions undercover officer at Undercover Policing Inquiry Tranche 3

Sarah Hemingway of Garden Court Chambers is First Junior Counsel to the Inquiry.

Sarah Hemingway

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Tuesday 24 March 2026

Inquest finds gross failings on part of psychiatric unit after death of Molly-Star Kirk

Molly’s family were represented at the inquest by Garden Court’s Stephen Clark and, in its second phase, also by Stephen Simblet KC, Joint Head of Garden Court. Counsel were instructed by Amy Ooi of Bhatt Murphy Solicitors.

Stephen Simblet KCStephen Clark

Inquests and Inquiries | Thursday 5 March 2026

Garden Court counsel make closing submissions at UK Covid-19 Inquiry Module 10

Several Garden Court Barristers made closing submissions on behalf of core participants at the UK Covid-19 Inquiry in Module 10.

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Mental Health 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.

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.

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

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

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

Inquests and Inquiries | Thursday 4 December 2025

Inquest into death of Giedrius Vasiljevas reveals serious issues in Metropolitan Police firearms officers’ evidence

Giedrius’s daughters, mother and ex-partner were represented by Una Morris of Garden Court Chambers and Sophie Walker of One Pump Court Chambers. Counsel instructed by Saunders Law.

Allison Munroe KCUna Morris

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

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

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Tuesday 21 October 2025

Sundeep Ghuman: inquest opens into violent death at Belmarsh Prison

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, Inquests and Inquiries | Friday 17 October 2025

Allison Munroe KC and Thalia Maragh on panel at Public Law Project Conference on ‘Race, the state and public law’

Chaired by Thalia Maragh, Allison Munroe KC spoke on the panel at the morning breakout session 'Race, the state and public law'.

Allison Munroe KCThalia Maragh

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities | Friday 17 October 2025

Garden Court barristers deliver opening statements at Undercover Policing Inquiry Tranche 3

This week, public hearings for the Undercover Policing Inquiry Tranche 3 (Phase 1) have opened. 

Family Law, Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Thursday 16 October 2025

Allison Munroe KC featured in Counsel Magazine: ‘Black women silks: Breaking barriers’

Allison Munroe KC of Garden Court Chambers is featured in the latest issue of Counsel Magazine celebrating Black female silks at the Bar.

Allison Munroe KC

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Thursday 2 October 2025

Covid-19 Inquiry: Sangeetha Iengar questions Baroness Longfield CBE on behalf of Long Covid Kids

Sangeetha Iengar represents core participants Long Covid Kids and Long Covid Kids Scotland in Module 8 of the Inquiry, led by Sarah Hannett KC of Matrix Chambers. Counsel instructed by Jane Ryan of Bhatt Murphy.

Sangeetha Iengar

Administrative and Public Law, Court of Protection, Criminal Defence | Wednesday 1 October 2025

Top tier rankings for Garden Court in Legal 500

Garden Court Chambers is proud to be recognised yet again as a Top Tier set in the Legal 500 UK 2026 rankings.

Inquests and Inquiries, Children’s Rights, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Monday 29 September 2025

Covid-19 Inquiry: Children’s Rights Organisations call for protection of children in future crises

Jennifer Twite and Fatima Jichi of Garden Court Chambers are instructed by Chris Callender at Just for Kids Law, led by Steve Broach KC of 39 Essex Street.

Jennifer TwiteFatima Jichi

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Monday 29 September 2025

Covid-19 Inquiry: Sangeetha Iengar makes opening submission on behalf of Long Covid Kids for Module 8

Sangeetha Iengar represents core participants Long Covid Kids and Long Covid Kids Scotland in Module 8 of the Inquiry, led by Sarah Hannett KC of Matrix Chambers. Counsel instructed by Jane Ryan of Bhatt Murphy.

Sangeetha Iengar
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