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Criminal Defence | Tuesday 30 May 2017

Woman suffering from ‘Battered Person Syndrome’ and post-traumatic stress disorder acquitted of child cruelty

Di Middleton QC and Susan Bryant of Garden Court Chambers represented the defendant.

Susan Wright

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Inquests and Inquiries | Thursday 25 May 2017

Jury finds series of failings at Bristol prison caused death of father-to-be

Ifeanyi Odogwu of the Garden Court Chambers Civil Liberties Team represented the family at the inquest.

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Prisoners’ Rights | Wednesday 24 May 2017

Supreme Court finds unlawful sex discrimination in provision of approved premises for women

Sally Ireland of Garden Court Chambers acted for the intervener, The Howard League for Penal Reform.

Inquests and Inquiries | Friday 19 May 2017

Inadequate care at HMP Leeds contributed to the death of Vikki Thompson, who told prison staff she would ‘leave prison in a box’

Anna Morris of Garden Court Chambers represented the family at the inquest.

Anna Morris KC

Administrative and Public Law, Criminal Appeals, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Thursday 18 May 2017

Garden Court’s Brenda Campbell and Paul Clark shortlisted for Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Awards 2017

Brenda Campbell has been shortlisted for Legal Aid Barrister of the Year and Paul Clark has been shortlisted for Legal Aid Newcomer of the Year.

Paul Clark

Family Law, Children Law, International Family Law | Wednesday 10 May 2017

Malek Wan Daud joins Council of Europe delegation to Denmark to evaluate implementation of Istanbul Convention on combating violence against women

The Istanbul Convention is also known as the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence.

Malek Wan Daud

Immigration Detention, Asylum and Deportation | Tuesday 9 May 2017

High Court overturns refusal to allow fresh claim for revocation of deportation order

David Jones of Garden Court Chambers represented the claimant in the High Court.

David Jones

Administrative and Public Law | Monday 8 May 2017

Anti-fracking campaigner launches Court of Appeal challenge against Government decision to approve fracking in Lancashire

Marc Willers QC, Joint Head of Garden Court Chambers, is representing the appellant.

Marc Willers KC

Criminal Defence | Thursday 4 May 2017

Ali Naseem Bajwa QC acts for Femi Cela cleared of murder

The defendant was represented by Ali Naseem Bajwa QC of Garden Court Chambers.

Housing Law | Wednesday 3 May 2017

Response to ‘Fixing the broken housing market’: Housing White Paper, DCLG

In its Housing White Paper published on 7 February 2017, the Government concedes that the UK’s housing market is “broken” and promises a fresh wave of home-building and affordable housing to buy and rent.

Garden Court Chambers | Tuesday 2 May 2017

Inquest opens into death of 21-year-old transgender woman who told prison staff she would ‘leave prison in a box’

Anna Morris of Garden Court Chambers represents the family of Vikki Thompson at the inquest.

Anna Morris KC

Garden Court Chambers | Tuesday 2 May 2017

Young man takes his own life following visits from an enforcement agent over unpaid traffic tickets

Tim Baldwin represented the family of Jerome Rogers at the inquest into his death.

Tim Baldwin

Criminal Defence | Friday 28 April 2017

James Scobie QC and David Emanuel secure acquittal in domestic violence murder case

The defendant was represented by James Scobie QC and David Emanuel of Garden Court Chambers.

David Emanuel KCJames Scobie KC

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Prisoners’ Rights | Wednesday 26 April 2017

Successful habeas corpus application against Governor of HMP Peterborough for unlawful detention of a civil prisoner

Tim Baldwin of Garden Court Chambers represented the claimant.

Tim Baldwin

Housing Law | Thursday 20 April 2017

London Borough of Southwark still found to be imposing unlawful water service charges in possession proceedings

Tim Baldwin of Garden Court Chambers was instructed by Serdar Celebi of Cambridge House Law Centre.

Tim Baldwin

Administrative and Public Law | Wednesday 19 April 2017

Unlawful detention of victim of trafficking

Shu Shin Luh of Garden Court Chambers acted for the claimant.

Criminal Appeals, Criminal Defence | Tuesday 18 April 2017

Successful appeal against conviction almost 10 years out of time

Keir Monteith of Garden Court Chambers represented the appellant.

Keir Monteith KC

Criminal Defence | Tuesday 18 April 2017

Extradition of Turkish social justice activist barred

IK was represented by Shahida Begum of Garden Court Chambers.

Shahida Begum

Inquests and Inquiries | Wednesday 12 April 2017

‘Neglect’ at HMP Winchester contributed to death of 22-year-old prisoner

Taimour Lay represented the family of Daryl Hargrave, who was 22 when he died.

Taimour Lay

Housing Law | Wednesday 12 April 2017

His Honour Judge Jan Luba QC delivers first Bryan McGuire QC memorial lecture on homelessness

On 5 April 2017, His Honour Judge Jan Luba QC gave the inaugural Bryan McGuire QC memorial lecture on homelessness.
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