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Administrative and Public Law, Immigration Law | Wednesday 6 December 2017

Migrants accused of cheating in English language test have in-country right of challenge, rules Court of Appeal

Greg Ó Ceallaigh of the Garden Court Chambers Immigration and Public Law Teams represented Ahsan, one of the appellants.

Greg Ó Ceallaigh KC

Immigration Law | Monday 31 July 2017

‘Trafficking is a function of the absence of safe, legal ways to claim asylum in Europe’ – Greg Ó Ceallaigh on Al Jazeera’s Inside Story

Greg Ó Ceallaigh is a member of the Garden Court Chambers Immigration Team.

Greg Ó Ceallaigh KC

Immigration Law, Immigration: Personal and Business, Immigration Detention, Asylum and Deportation | Tuesday 24 January 2017

What lies ahead for immigration law in 2017?

Greg O Ceallaigh speaks to LexisNexis about what 2017 might mean for immigration law.

Greg Ó Ceallaigh KC

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Immigration Detention Civil Claims | Friday 4 November 2016

Home Office unlawfully detained victim of torture

The claimant was represented by Greg Ó Ceallaigh of Garden Court's Immigration Detention Team.

Greg Ó Ceallaigh KC

Administrative and Public Law, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities | Friday 21 October 2016

Garden Court and Stephanie Harrison QC shortlisted for Human Rights and Public Law awards

Garden Court has been shortlisted at the Chambers Bar Awards, whilst Stephanie and our Public Law Team are shortlisted at the Legal 500 Awards.

Administrative and Public Law, Immigration Detention, Asylum and Deportation | Friday 22 July 2016

High Court finds Home Office system for allocating bail accommodation to immigration detainees is operating unlawfully

Stephanie Harrison QC, Anthony Vaughan and Greg Ó Ceallaigh acted for the three successful claimants.

Greg Ó Ceallaigh KCStephanie Harrison KC

Garden Court Chambers | Wednesday 20 January 2016

Court of Appeal rejects attempts by Home Secretary to deport man resident in Britain for 60 years

Stephen Knafler QC and Greg Ó Ceallaigh of Garden Court Chambers represented the respondent, Benedetto Vassallo.

Greg Ó Ceallaigh KC

Garden Court Chambers | Friday 6 November 2015

Court of Appeal rules Home Office acted unlawfully by detaining Iranian child seeking asylum

The child was represented by Stephanie Harrison QC and Shu Shin Luh of Garden Court Chambers.

Greg Ó Ceallaigh KCStephanie Harrison KC

Garden Court Chambers | Friday 30 October 2015

Chambers UK Bar Guide ranks Garden Court in Band 1

Garden Court Chambers recognised as a leading set for immigration, social housing, civil liberties, police law, Court of Protection, crime and inquests and public inquiries.

Garden Court Chambers | Thursday 27 August 2015

Court of Appeal upholds finding that Moroccan national was unlawfully detained for eight months

The claimant was represented by Stephanie Harrison QC and Greg Ó Ceallaigh of Garden Court Chambers.

Greg Ó Ceallaigh KCStephanie Harrison KC

Garden Court Chambers | Tuesday 14 July 2015

Court of Appeal to consider Home Office obligations when detaining age disputed children under immigration powers

The Court of Appeal will consider the obligations owed by the Home Office when detaining children who are age disputed. Garden Court Chambers is representing the families.

Greg Ó Ceallaigh KCStephanie Harrison KC

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 | Wednesday 4 March 2015

UN found to have breached human rights of peaceful protesters

UN to give public apology and compensation for role in deaths of protesters. Paul Troop was leading counsel.

Greg Ó Ceallaigh KCPaul TroopRichard Reynolds

Garden Court Chambers | Tuesday 16 September 2014

High Court rules length of Moroccan national’s detention unlawful

The High Court has found that the final eight months of a Moroccan national's 22-month immigration detention were unlawful - Mustafa Fardous v SSHD

Greg Ó Ceallaigh KC

Garden Court Chambers | Monday 16 December 2013

High Court releases Somali national and rules detention unlawful

The High Court has ordered the release of a Somali national, ruling his immigration detention unlawful. The man was represented at the trial by Greg Ó Ceallaigh.

Greg Ó Ceallaigh KC

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