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Garden Court Chambers | Friday 22 November 2019

‘What role do judges have in the fight against human trafficking?’ – Michelle Brewer delivers key note at OSCE International Conference

'What role do Judges have in the fight against Human Trafficking?' A. Introduction Ladies and Gentlemen, it is a pleasure and a privilege for me to participate in this International Conference with such an esteemed audience and speakers.  In my presentation today I shall be drawing on my experience as a practitioner who has litigated […]

Administrative and Public Law, Immigration Law | Thursday 21 November 2019

Home Office concedes unlawful imposition of study restriction as a bail condition on individuals who are ‘appeals rights exhausted’

The two claimants were represented by Shu Shin Luh and Grace Capel of Garden Court’s Public Law and Immigration Teams, instructed by Hannah Baynes, Helen Baron and Joud Soeb of Duncan Lewis’ Public Law Team.

Inquests and Inquiries | Thursday 21 November 2019

Inquest finds St Leonards hospice patients were unlawfully killed in fire

Patrick Roche of Garden Court represented the family of Jill Moon, instructed by Shakiratu Sanusi of Birnberg Peirce and Partners.

Patrick Roche

Immigration Law | Thursday 21 November 2019

The Upper Tribunal gives guidance on the proper role of Tribunal interpreters

Emma Fitzsimons of Garden Court acted for the Appellant in the Upper Tribunal, and Sophie Caseley of Garden Court acted for the Appellant in the First-tier Tribunal. They were instructed by Julie Brauer, at Sutovic and Hartigan Solicitors.

Criminal Appeals, Criminal Defence, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Wednesday 20 November 2019

Garden Court barristers join the JUSTICE Working Party on Racial Disparity in Youth Justice

Maya Sikand, Kate-Aubrey Johnson and Danielle Manson of Garden Court have been appointed to the JUSTICE Working Party, 'Racial Disparity in Youth Justice'

Inquests and Inquiries | Tuesday 19 November 2019

Coroner rules Elsie Frost was unlawfully killed

Anna Morris of Garden Court represented the family, instructed by Gemma Vine of Minton Morrill Solicitors.

Anna Morris KC

Romani Gypsy and Traveller Rights | Monday 18 November 2019

Ripping the heart out of the Nomad Nation

By Marc Willers QC, Garden Court Chambers and Chris Johnson, Travellers Advice Team at Community Law Partnership.

Garden Court Chambers | Monday 18 November 2019

A Walk Down a Long Road with Ian Macdonald QC – tribute letter by Professor Gus John

Professor Gus John is Associate Professor of the UCL Institute of Education and Visiting Professor of Coventry University.

Administrative and Public Law | Friday 15 November 2019

High Court declares trafficking policy unlawful for preventing effective access to victims to be correctly identified in breach of UK’s trafficking obligations

Shu Shin Luh of Garden Court Chambers’ Public Law Team, was instructed by Frances Lipman of Deighton Pierce Glynn Solicitors for the Claimant.

Garden Court Chambers | Friday 15 November 2019

Ian Macdonald QC 1939-2019

The death of Ian Macdonald QC, a barrister notable as a pioneer of committed anti-racist legal practice, was announced on 12 November 2019. Ian’s death occurred while on holiday with his family.   Ian was born in Glasgow, studied at Cambridge University and was called to the Bar by Middle Temple in 1963. He joined what was […]

Inquests and Inquiries | Thursday 14 November 2019

Jury highlight Morton Hall multiple staff failures as inquest concludes on death of immigration detainee Carlington Spencer

Carlington's family are represented by Sean Horstead of Garden Court.

Garden Court Chambers | Tuesday 12 November 2019

Garden Court Chambers and Garden Court North Chambers mourn the death of Ian Macdonald QC

It is with the greatest sadness that Garden Court Chambers and Garden Court North Chambers announce the death of Ian Macdonald QC.

Criminal Defence | Monday 11 November 2019

Vulnerable youth defendant acquitted after successful appeal against conviction and re-trial

Shahida Begum of the Garden Court Crime Team led John Connolly of Thompsons Solicitors and was instructed by Mutahir Ahmed of Thompsons Solicitors.

Shahida Begum

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Monday 11 November 2019

Ifeanyi Odogwu nominated for British Nigeria Law Forum Awards

We are delighted to announce that Ifeanyi Odogwu of Garden Court Chambers has been nominated for the British Nigeria Law Forum Awards which take place in London on 22 November 2019.

Immigration Law | Friday 8 November 2019

British citizenship granted to Windrush scandal victim who had been refused because he failed to satisfy the good character requirement

Grace Brown of Garden Court is representing the claimant, Hubert Howard, and is instructed by Connie Sozi at Deighton Pierce Glynn.

Grace Brown

Immigration Law, Immigration Detention, Asylum and Deportation, Immigration Detention Civil Claims | Friday 8 November 2019

Home Secretary announces investigation into Brook House immigration removal centre will be converted into Public Inquiry

MA is represented by Stephanie Harrison QC of Garden Court Chambers and Alex Goodman of Landmark Chambers, instructed by Lewis Kett and Nicholas Hughes of Duncan Lewis Solicitors’ Public Law team.

Inquests and Inquiries | Friday 8 November 2019

High court quash coroner’s anonymity ruling and allows family of Andrew Hall to see inquest evidence of police officers

The family is represented by Leslie Thomas QC of Garden Court Chambers and Adam Straw of Doughty Street Chambers in the Judicial Review, instructed by Alice Stevens of Broudie Jackson Canter Solicitors. Leslie Thomas QC and Ifeanyi Odogwu of Garden Court

Administrative and Public Law | Thursday 7 November 2019

Shu Shin Luh wins Junior Pro Bono Barrister of the Year 2019

We are delighted to announce that Shu Shin Luh of Garden Court Chambers has won the Bar Pro Bono Awards 2019 in recognition of her outstanding commitment to pro bono work over the last year.

Inquests and Inquiries | Thursday 7 November 2019

“Severe failures” in care led to the death of vulnerable pensioner Leocardo Loney

Tom Stoate represented the family of Leocardo Loney, instructed by Fiona McGhie of Irwin Mitchell.

Administrative and Public Law | Wednesday 6 November 2019

Home Secretary withdraws appeal in child’s citizenship challenge

Amanda Weston QC of Garden Court Chambers, leading Alex Burrett of 1 Pump Court Chambers and instructed by Hina Kargar of Law Lane Solicitors, represented the child ‘K’.
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