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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. 

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

Administrative and Public Law, Inquests and Inquiries, Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities | Friday 26 September 2025

Hillsborough Law, at last

Garden Court barrister Patrick Roche sets out how campaigners reached this historic milestone and what it could mean for institutional accountability.

Patrick Roche

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Administrative and Public Law, Inquests and Inquiries | Wednesday 17 September 2025

Hillsborough Law Bill: Historic move to stop state coverups and bring justice to families

Garden Court Chambers pays tribute to the Hillsborough families, campaigners, and the wider legal teams.

Inquests and Inquiries, Welfare Benefits Law, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Wednesday 10 September 2025

Low-income families an ‘afterthought’: Matthew Ahluwalia represents CPAG in Covid-19 Inquiry

Matthew Ahluwalia of Garden Court Chambers is instructed in the Covid-19 Inquiry on behalf of core participant, Child Poverty Action Group.

Matthew Ahluwalia

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

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Wednesday 23 July 2025

Joanne Cecil KC and Natasha Shotunde act as counsel to the Inquiry in UK Covid-19 Inquiry Module 6

This week, public hearings for Module 6 of the the UK Covid-19 Inquiry continued.

Joanne Cecil KCNatasha Shotunde

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

Inquests and Inquiries | Thursday 10 July 2025

Sophie Lucas Represents Core Participant in Lampard Inquiry

Sophie Lucas is instructed on behalf of a bereaved family member in the Lampard Inquiry into mental health inpatient deaths in Essex.

Sophie Lucas

Inquests and Inquiries | Friday 4 July 2025

Kaine Fletcher – Inquest opened into death following restraint by Nottinghamshire Police

The family is represented by Stephen Simblet KC of Garden Court Chambers and Erica San of Bhatt Murphy Solicitors. They are supported by INQUEST Senior Caseworker Jodie Anderson.

Stephen Simblet KC

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 appear in Covid-19 Inquiry Module 6

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

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

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