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Garden Court Chambers | Tuesday 7 July 2015

Crime Team urges ‘Yes’ vote in Criminal Bar Association Ballot

Crime Team decides unanimously to call for a vote in favour of the implementation of a ‘No Returns’ policy.

Garden Court Chambers | Tuesday 7 July 2015

Crucial decision expected on scope of inquest into death of Alice Gross

Rajeev Thacker of Garden Court Chambers is representing the family of Alice Gross.

Rajeev Thacker

Administrative and Public Law, Immigration Detention, Asylum and Deportation | Friday 3 July 2015

Home Office defeated again at the High Court over fast-track asylum process

The Immigration Minister has announced the suspension of the detained fast track asylum process. The announcement was in response to test cases brought by Garden Court Chambers.

Raza HalimStephanie Harrison KC

Garden Court Chambers | Thursday 2 July 2015

Connor Johnston wins Legal Aid Newcomer award at the 2015 LALY Awards

Garden Court Chambers’ Connor Johnston has been awarded the Legal Aid Newcomer award.

Connor Johnston

Garden Court Chambers | Wednesday 1 July 2015

The Immigration Appeals and Remedies handbook now available to pre-order

Mark Symes and Peter Jorro launch new handbook on appeals and judicial review.

Mark SymesPeter Jorro

Garden Court Chambers | Wednesday 1 July 2015

Crime Team statement in support of solicitors

Crime Team will not be undertaking any work on cases where the representation order is dated after 1 July 2015.

Garden Court Chambers | Friday 26 June 2015

Garden Court Chambers launches new mediation website

To mark the launch of the site, we're offering a discounted rate for our mediation handbook.

Liz Davies KCKate Aubrey-JohnsonHelen Curtis

Garden Court Chambers | Thursday 25 June 2015

Hungary plans 100-mile fence to keep out migrants – Greg Ó Ceallaigh on Al Jazeera’s Inside Story

Al Jazeera's Inside Story debates Hungary's plans for a 100-mile fence to keep out migrants. Panellists include Greg Ó Ceallaigh, barrister with the Garden Court Immigration Team.

Greg Ó Ceallaigh KC

Garden Court Chambers | Monday 22 June 2015

High court stops London council from blocking access to social housing for the homeless

Our client Ms A won her challenge against Westminster City Council on a decision which suspended her right to bid for Council accommodation. Ms A was represented by Jan Luba QC and Tim Baldwin of the Garden Court Housing Team.

Tim Baldwin

Garden Court Chambers | Friday 19 June 2015

ECtHR rules Armenia violated Azerbaijani refugees’ rights

Michael Ivers and Bryony Poynor, with others, represented the Azerbaijani refugees.

Michael Ivers KC

Garden Court Chambers | Friday 19 June 2015

Garden Court Crime Team reiterates support of anti-cuts action in solidarity with solicitors

Crime Team calls on the leadership of the CBA to re-evaluate their decision to back away from supporting action.

Garden Court Chambers | Wednesday 17 June 2015

Australian PM refuses to deny paying people smugglers – reaction from Kathryn Cronin on Al Jazeera

Kathryn Cronin, Joint Head of Chambers at Garden Court Chambers, was interviewed on Al Jazeera about claims that Australian border officials paid an asylum-seeker boat crew to turn back to Indonesia.

Kathryn Cronin

Garden Court Chambers | Monday 15 June 2015

Join us in supporting the nationwide campaign to protect the Human Rights Act #ActForTheAct

Crowdfunded poster campaign aims to promote positive stories about the HRA throughout the country.

Garden Court Chambers | Monday 15 June 2015

Inquest highlights police failings after vulnerable man dies following police restraint

The family were represented by Rajeev Thacker, barrister at Garden Court Chambers.

Rajeev Thacker

Garden Court Chambers | Tuesday 9 June 2015

No immediate imprisonment for man who produced homemade explosives

Kieran Vaughan QC of Garden Court Chambers represented the defendant.

Garden Court Chambers | Tuesday 9 June 2015

High Court rules delays by the Home Office in issuing EU documentation are unlawful

Navtej Singh Ahluwalia of Garden Court Chambers represented the claimant.

Garden Court Chambers | Monday 8 June 2015

High Court quashes refusal of indefinite leave to remain to highly skilled migrant family

Amanda Weston of Garden Court Chambers represented the claimants.

Amanda Weston KC

Garden Court Chambers | Wednesday 3 June 2015

Police break man’s arm in an unlawful restraint and leave him without medical attention for six hours

The claimant was represented by Maya Sikand of Garden Court Chambers.

Garden Court Chambers | Tuesday 2 June 2015

Old Bailey terror trial collapses after prosecution offers no evidence

The defendant was represented by Henry Blaxland QC of Garden Court Chambers.

Henry Blaxland KC

Garden Court Chambers | Sunday 31 May 2015

Mayfair squatters ordered to leave by high court judge

Jan Luba QC of Garden Court Chambers was interviewed on the BBC News Channel about the law on squatting.
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