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Garden Court Chambers | Tuesday 27 February 2018

Garden Court Chambers mourns the death of Navtej Singh Ahluwalia

We are devastated to pass on the news that our dearly loved friend and colleague Navtej Ahluwalia has died.

Housing Law | Tuesday 27 February 2018

Landlord discontinues re-litigating a claim for possession after failing to provide the tenant with a gas safety certificate before their occupation: major implication for the Private Rented Sector

Tim Baldwin, of the Garden Court Chambers Housing Team, was instructed by Matt Sinden of SSP Law Solicitors.

Tim Baldwin

Garden Court Chambers | Monday 26 February 2018

Clare Wade, Sonali Naik, Amanda Weston and Brenda Campbell appointed Queen’s Counsel

Garden Court Chambers is delighted to congratulate our four new silks appointed as Queen's Counsel on 26 February 2018.

Amanda Weston KCClare Wade KCSonali Naik KC

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities | Monday 26 February 2018

DSD and the Article 3 investigative duty: the long road to justice

Stephen Clark discusses the recent Supreme Court judgment in DSD & NBV v. Commissioner of Police for the Metropolis.

Stephen Clark

Garden Court Chambers | Friday 23 February 2018

Garden Court Chambers mourns the death of Vikki Kerly

Our dear friend and colleague Vikki Kerly sadly passed away on Monday 19th February.

Criminal Defence | Friday 23 February 2018

Prosecution case collapses in the face of serious disclosure failings

David Emanuel was leading counsel for the first defendant.

David Emanuel KC

Garden Court Chambers | Thursday 22 February 2018

East Finchley residents settle two-year legal battle with Housing Association after gas supply cut off

Tim Baldwin of Garden Court Chambers was instructed by Jayesh Kunwardia of Hodge Jones & Allen. 

Tim Baldwin

Garden Court Chambers | Wednesday 21 February 2018

To celebrate World Day of Social Justice Garden Court hosted a photo exhibition by The Peace and Hope Trust

Garden Court Chambers hosted a presentation with an exhibition of photos on behalf of The Peace and Hope Trust

Immigration Detention, Asylum and Deportation, Children Law, Immigration Law | Monday 19 February 2018

SM (Algeria) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2018] UKSC 9

Navtej Singh Ahluwalia of the Garden Court Chambers Immigration Team appeared for the intervener, Coram Children’s Legal Centre.

Environmental Law and Climate Justice | Friday 16 February 2018

High Court quashes decision to grant planning permission for a holiday park in the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

The claimant was represented by Marc Willers QC and Richard Reynolds of Garden Court Chambers’ Environmental Team.

Marc Willers KCRichard Reynolds

Administrative and Public Law, Immigration Law | Thursday 15 February 2018

Will Brexit weaken the enforcement of fundamental rights in the UK?

Emma Fitzsimons of the Garden Court Chambers Public Law and Immigration Team has published an article for LexisNexis.

Emma Fitzsimons

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Inquests and Inquiries | Tuesday 13 February 2018

Inquest into death of Sean Plumstead exposes Carillion contract failure

Taimour Lay represented Sean Plumstead’s family at the inquest.

Taimour Lay

Criminal Defence | Tuesday 13 February 2018

Final two members of the ‘Rotherham 12’ acquitted

The final two members of the 'Rotherham 12' were acquitted today following legal argument by Tom Wainwright.

Tom WainwrightHossein Zahir KCPrivate: Nick Wrack

Criminal Defence | Friday 9 February 2018

18 defendants acquitted of sexual offences following late disclosure of vital evidence by the prosecution

Michael Turner QC of Garden Court was first on the indictment and represented one of the defendants, Atiq Hussain.

Michael Turner KCThalia Maragh

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities | Friday 9 February 2018

Hill immunity revisited: The beginning of the end?

Stephen Clark, Laura Profumo and Camila Zapata Besso comment on the recent Supreme Court judgment in Robinson v Chief Constable for West Yorkshire Police [2018] UKSC 4.

Stephen Clark

Administrative and Public Law, Immigration Detention, Asylum and Deportation, Immigration Law | Thursday 8 February 2018

Supreme Court rules against Home Office on SIAC powers to impose bail conditions

Stephanie Harrison QC and Anthony Vaughan of the Garden Court Chambers Immigration and Public Law Teams represented the respondent.

Stephanie Harrison KC

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
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