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Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Immigration Detention Civil Claims | Tuesday 24 January 2023

Garden Court Chambers Brook House Inquiry Team jointly shortlisted for Halsbury Rule of Law Award at Lexis Nexis 2023 Awards

We are delighted to announce the Brook House Inquiry Team at Garden Court Chambers has been shortlisted for the Halsbury Rule of Law Award at the Lexis Nexis UK 2023 Awards.

Inquests and Inquiries | Tuesday 17 January 2023

Keyham Shootings: Final Inquest opens into deaths

Emma Favata is representing Robert Chapman, brother of Maxine Davison and uncle of Jake Davison in the inquest, instructed by Clare Evans of Saunders Law.

Emma Favata

Administrative and Public Law, Immigration Law, Immigration Detention, Asylum and Deportation | Friday 23 December 2022

Duran Seddon, Edward Grieves, Irena Sabic and Anna Morris to be appointed King’s Counsel

Garden Court Chambers is delighted to announce that Duran Seddon, Edward Grieves, Irena Sabic and Anna Morris will be appointed King’s Counsel in 2023.

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Tuesday 20 December 2022

Senior coroner at inquest concludes victims unlawfully killed in Shoreham Airshow disaster

Kirsten Heaven of the Garden Court Chambers Inquests Team represented the bereaved families instructed by Sarah Stewart of Stewarts.

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Thursday 8 December 2022

Inquest jury finds death of 72 year old man on psychiatric ward contributed to by neglect and systemic failures

Stephen Clark of Garden Court Chambers acted as counsel for Larry's family, instructed by Aimee Brackfield of Simpson Millar.

Stephen Clark

Inquests and Inquiries | Friday 18 November 2022

Inquest finds multiple failings by police “materially contributed” to the deaths of Raneem Oudeh and her mother Khaola Saleem

The family were represented by Brenda Campbell KC and Alia Akram of Garden Court Chambers, instructed by Sarah Kellas of Birnberg Peirce.

Brenda Campbell KCAlia Akram

Inquests and Inquiries, Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Tuesday 8 November 2022

Krystian Kilkowski: Inquest finds that serious failures by police and emergency services contributed to his death

Krystian’s family are represented by Stephen Simblet KC and Fatima Jichi of Garden Court Chambers. Counsel instructed by Eva Luna Roszykiewicz of Bhatt Murphy solicitors.

Stephen Simblet KCFatima Jichi

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Inquests and Inquiries, Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities | Thursday 3 November 2022

Inquest concludes into death of Yassar Yaqub following police shooting

Yassar's family are represented by Paul Clark of the Garden Court Inquests and Inquiries Team, led by Michael Mansfield KC. Counsel instructed by Imran Khan KC and Daniel Lemberger Cooper of Imran Khan & Partners.

Paul Clark

Inquests and Inquiries, Prisoners’ Rights, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Friday 14 October 2022

Inquest Jury finds HMP Bullingdon failed Chegory McCarty on numerous occasions

Chegory’s family are represented by Una Morris of Garden Court Chambers, instructed by Irène Nembhard, Rebecca Pelekanou and Marte Lund of Birnberg Peirce.

Una Morris

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Inquests and Inquiries | Thursday 15 September 2022

Inquest into death of Yassar Yaqub

Yassar's family are represented by Paul Clark of the Garden Court Inquests and Inquiries Team, led by Michael Mansfield KC. Counsel instructed by Imran Khan KC and Daniel Lemberger Cooper of Imran Khan & Partners.

Paul Clark

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Inquests and Inquiries, Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities | Friday 2 September 2022

Professor Leslie Thomas QC shortlisted for the Outstanding Contribution to Diversity & Inclusion Award by Chambers UK Bar Awards 2022

We are delighted to announce that Professor Leslie Thomas QC has been shortlisted for the Outstanding Contribution to Diversity & Inclusion Award at the Chambers UK Bar Awards 2022.

Leslie Thomas KC

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Friday 22 July 2022

Presentations to the Grenfell Inquiry on behalf of bereaved families

Presentations by Allison Munroe QC of the Garden Court Chambers on behalf of bereaved families she represents.

Allison Munroe KC

Inquests and Inquiries | Thursday 21 July 2022

Cambridge Coroner says alert system access poses risk of future deaths following inquest into the death of Lewis Powter

Lewis Powter's mother, Leah Biamonti, was represented by Stephen Clark of Garden Court Chambers and Jane Ryan of Bhatt Murphy Solicitors.

Stephen Clark

Family Law, Administrative and Public Law, Immigration Law | Wednesday 6 July 2022

Garden Court Chambers shortlisted in four categories at The Legal 500 Bar Awards

Garden Court Chambers is delighted to have been shortlisted for Public Law Set of the Year. Amanda Meusz, Colin Yeo and Ollie Persey are shortlisted for Junior of the Year Awards.

Colin YeoAmanda MeuszOllie Persey

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Monday 27 June 2022

“Racism & discrimination played a very real part in the response to this tragedy” – Grenfell Inquiry closing statement

Alison Munroe QC and Thalia Maragh of Garden Court Chambers.

Allison Munroe KCThalia Maragh

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Wednesday 25 May 2022

Coroner concludes death of Blessing Olusegun was accidental with no way of ruling out third-party involvement

Coroner concludes death of Blessing Olusegun was accidental with no way of ruling out third-party involvement In the words of her mother, Esther Abe, Blessing Olusegun was a “wonderful” young, black, woman. She was undoubtedly loved by those who knew her. Those who did not probably would have too, if they had had the chance. […]

Fatima JichiMichael Etienne

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities, Inquests and Inquiries | Thursday 14 April 2022

OUT TODAY – Leslie Thomas QC’s autobiography ‘Do Right and Fear No One’ hits shelves

Inspired from a young age to help the marginalised and voiceless, Leslie Thomas QC has dedicated his career to fighting for the underdog and holding the State to account.

Leslie Thomas KC

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Tuesday 12 April 2022

Inquest finds care home provider’s actions caused vulnerable resident’s death after tragic fire in supported living accommodation

Patrick Roche, of the Garden Court Chambers Inquests & Inquiries Team, represented the family of Ashlie Timms, instructed by Aston Luff of Hodge Jones & Allen Solicitors.

Patrick Roche

Inquests and Inquiries, Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Monday 31 January 2022

Do Right and Fear No One – Autobiography by Leslie Thomas QC available to pre-order

An unforgettable account of some of the most significant, controversial & disturbing legal cases of the last 50 years. Do Right and Fear No One presents a blistering argument for a level playing field in the pursuit of justice.

Leslie Thomas KC

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Friday 14 January 2022

Family wins High Court challenge following inquest into prison death where jury were not properly directed as to their conclusions

Stephen Simblet QC and Sarah Hemingway, of the Garden Court Chambers Inquest Team, were instructed by Bhaskar Banerjee of GT Stewart solicitors.

Sarah HemingwayStephen Simblet KC

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