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Criminal Defence | Thursday 8 February 2018

MA, a young Bangladeshi man, was acquitted by jury at Kingston Crown Court

Paramjit Ahluwalia was instructed as sole junior in the case and worked as a team with solicitors from Faradays.

Criminal Defence | Wednesday 7 February 2018

Successful appeal against sentence secures imminent release from custody for 18 year old

Michael Goold represented the young man at his appeal against a sentence of two years’ custody.

Michael Goold

Court of Protection, Garden Court International, International Family Law | Monday 5 February 2018

Garden Court Chambers is delighted to welcome back Artis Kakonge from her sabbatical

Artis is returning to Chambers after spending the past few years working in local government.

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Inquests and Inquiries | Monday 5 February 2018

Family wants answers over death of disabled son who died on Thomas Cook holiday with his carers

Una Morris of Garden Court Chambers is instructed by Kelly Darlington of Farleys Law.

Una Morris

Administrative and Public Law, Immigration Detention Civil Claims, Immigration Detention, Asylum and Deportation | Friday 2 February 2018

High Court rules on “discriminatory and unlawful practices” at Brook House. Muslim immigration detainees forced to worship in degrading conditions.

The claimants were represented by Stephanie Harrison QC, Raza Halim and Stephen Simblet and instructed by Duncan Lewis Public Law.

Raza HalimStephanie Harrison KCStephen Simblet KC

Garden Court Chambers | Wednesday 31 January 2018

Garden Court pays tribute to the life and work of Sir Henry Brooke

Garden Court pays tribute to the life and work of Sir Henry Brooke, who has died, aged 81.

Inquests and Inquiries | Wednesday 31 January 2018

Inquest finds Timothy John Shaw died as a result of drug toxicity whilst imprisoned at HMP Chelmsford

Una Morris of Garden Court Chambers was instructed by Kelly Darlington, Jill Newton and David Corrigan at Farleys.

Una Morris

Criminal Defence | Sunday 28 January 2018

Young Somali man walks free after exercising the right to silence and acquittal of Possession for intent to supply Class B drugs and assault on police

Lalith de Kauwe was instructed by Sudesh Bopitiya, and Mohammad Miah, SBG Solicitors.

Lalith de Kauwe

Immigration Law | Thursday 25 January 2018

Mother succeeds in judicial review of fresh claim concerning public interest in deportation and the rights of child

The claimant was represented by Irena Sabic of Garden Court Chambers, instructed by Chris McKendry of Wilsons Solicitors.

Irena Sabic KC

Criminal Defence | Tuesday 23 January 2018

Dafna Spiro appointed as full time Circuit Judge

Dafna will be deployed to the South Eastern Circuit, based at Harrow Crown Court with effect from 27 February.

Administrative and Public Law, Housing Law | Monday 22 January 2018

Tim Baldwin successfully challenges Brent Council’s decision to offer accommodation to a homeless family over 100 miles away in Birmingham for the third time

Tim Baldwin was instructed by Ronald Daley of Advice4Renters and is a member of the Garden Court Chambers Housing Team.

Tim Baldwin

Criminal Appeals, Criminal Defence | Friday 19 January 2018

David Sellu Appeal Team win Crime Team of the Year at Modern Law Awards 2018

The David Sellu Appeal Team is composed of Mark Ellison QC of QEB Hollis Whiteman who led our David Emanuel, and was instructed by Matt Foot of Birnberg Peirce.

David Emanuel KC

Criminal Defence | Wednesday 17 January 2018

Martin Huseyin appointed as full time Circuit Judge

He will be deployed to the South Eastern Circuit, based at Maidstone Crown Court with effect from 22 January. 

Administrative and Public Law, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Wednesday 17 January 2018

Anonymity and Victims of Trafficking

Maya Sikand was instructed by Philippa Southwell at Birds Solicitors.

Criminal Defence | Wednesday 17 January 2018

Rasta acquitted of revenge GBH

Lalith de Kauwe defended the middle aged Rastafarian who was unanimously acquitted of an alleged 'revenge attack'.

Lalith de Kauwe

Garden Court Chambers | Wednesday 17 January 2018

Garden Court Chambers’ ‘Access to the Bar for All’ Long Term Mentoring Scheme shortlisted for LexisNexis Legal Awards 2018

Garden Court has been shortlisted for the Award for Diversity and Inclusion for the Garden Court Long Term Mentoring Scheme.

Criminal Defence | Tuesday 16 January 2018

Young man acquitted of murder, represented by Dexter Dias QC and Keir Montieth

Keir Montieth represented Scion Fogah-Brown at The Old Bailey, led by Dexter Dias QC.

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Immigration Law | Monday 15 January 2018

TOEIC litigation—can decisions be challenged from within UK? (Ahsan v The Secretary of State for the Home Department)

Greg Ó Ceallaigh looks at the implications of the important judgment in Ahsan v The Secretary of State

Greg Ó Ceallaigh KC

Criminal Defence | Monday 15 January 2018

Siddique Kamara and Kevin Aka-Kadjo acquitted of murder after five week trial

James Scobie QC, led Jeffrey Israel at 5KBW, and was instructed by Jon Ross of EBR Attridges. 

James Scobie KC

Administrative and Public Law, Environmental Law and Climate Justice | Friday 12 January 2018

Anti-fracking campaigner pursues Supreme Court challenge in bid to overturn Government decision to approve fracking in Lancashire

Marc Willers QC of Garden Court Chambers is seeking permission to appeal to the Supreme Court.

Marc Willers KC

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