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Garden Court Chambers | Wednesday 23 June 2010

Employment Law Bulletin – Issue 82 – 23 June 2010

EMPLOYMENT APPEAL TRIBUNAL Territorial jurisdiction Neary v Ministry of Defence & ors UKEAT/0101/10/DAAlthough the Employment Tribunal had erred in its approach to the question whether at the relevant time the Claimant was "ordinarily resident" in Great Britain for the purposes of Section 68(2A)(c) Disability Discrimination Act 1995, and Regulation 10(2)(c) Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006, […]

Garden Court Chambers | Monday 21 June 2010

Housing Law Bulletin – Issue 179 – 21 June 2010

The Latest Housing Law News Homelessness: the Housing Minister, Grant Shapps MP, announced on 16 June 2010 that the UK Government would undertake an overhaul of the arrangements for measuring the numbers of rough sleepers. For the details, click here. A ministerial inter-departmental committee has also been established, to take forward measures to tackle homelessness. […]

Garden Court Chambers | Monday 21 June 2010

Immigration Law Bulletin – Issue 186 – 21 June 2010

News Refugee and Migrant Justice (formerly the Refugee Legal Centre) went into administration on Wednesday. The Legal Services Commission confirmed that the Minister of Justice’s decision was final and that, despite any short term cost, there would be no change to the current funding arrangements that had led the charity into financial difficulty. Click here […]

Garden Court Chambers | Monday 14 June 2010

Housing Law Bulletin – Issue 178 – 14 June 2010

The Latest Housing Law News Private Rented Sector Policy: the Housing Minister, Grant Shapps MP, announced on 10 June 2010 that the new UK Government would not be taking forward the previous government’s plans for the private rented sector. So there will now be no National Register of Landlords in England, no further regulation of […]

Garden Court Chambers | Monday 14 June 2010

Immigration Law Bulletin – Issue 185 – 14 June 2010

News The coalition government is proposing to introduce compulsory English language tests from autumn 2010 for non-EU migrants applying to come to the UK to join or marry their settled partner. They will be compulsory for people applying from within the UK as well as visa applicants from overseas.Click here to read more.For criticism of […]

Garden Court Chambers | Tuesday 8 June 2010

Jury highlight serious failings in inquest verdict on the death of vulnerable 18-year-old asylum seeker from Darfur at HMP Chelmsford

A jury hearing evidence at Chelmsford Coroners Court, Essex, returned a verdict on 1 June 2010 highlighting serious failings by HMP Chelmsford and Essex Social Services which contributed to the death of 18-year-old Abdullah Hagar Idris (also known as Joke

Garden Court Chambers | Tuesday 8 June 2010

Employment Law Bulletin – Issue 81 – 8 June 2010

Court of Appeal Breach of contract Edwards v Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust [2010] EWCA Civ 571A person who suffers damage as a result of findings of personal or professional misconduct leading to dismissal and loss of professional status that were made in disciplinary proceedings conducted in breach of contract, but which would not […]

Garden Court Chambers | Monday 7 June 2010

Housing Law Bulletin – Issue 177 – 7 June 2010

The Latest Housing Law News New Housing Laws: the Queen’s Speech included the statement that "A Bill will be introduced to devolve greater powers to councils and neighbourhoods and give local communities control over housing and planning decisions." That Bill is the Decentralisation and Localism Bill. It will: (1) lead to abolition of Home Improvement […]

Garden Court Chambers | Tuesday 1 June 2010

“Access to the Legal Profession – The Impact of Paid Pupillage” seminar held at Garden Court Chambers

The Association of Sri Lankan Lawyers in the UK organised a seminar on the topic of "Access to the Legal Profession - The Impact of Paid Pupillage" prior to its annual general meeting at Garden Court Chambers on 22 May 2010.

Garden Court Chambers | Tuesday 1 June 2010

Immigration Law Bulletin – Issue 184 – 1 June 2010

News Refugee and Migrant Justice (formerly the Refugee Legal Centre) faces closure due to a shortfall in payments from the Legal Services Commission, linked to the length of time it takes for payments to be made. A Ministry of Justice spokesman said: "If RMJ fails, we accept that there will be some disruption while their […]

Garden Court Chambers | Thursday 27 May 2010

Sadat Sayeed returns to Garden Court Chambers

Garden Court is delighted to welcome Sadat Sayeed back to Chambers after a 12-month sabbatical. Sadat re-joins the Immigration team, and will be returning to his practice in immigration, asylum and nationality law. In addition, Sadat will also be resuming

Garden Court Chambers | Wednesday 26 May 2010

Employment Law Bulletin – Issue 80 – 26 May 2010

Court of Appeal National security Home Office v Tariq [2010] EWCA Civ 462The procedure for national security cases prescribed in the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2004 and the Employment Tribunals (National Security) Rules of Procedure 2004 which allows closed material is not in breach of EU law or Article 6 ECHR. However Secretary of […]

Garden Court Chambers | Tuesday 25 May 2010

Immigration Law Bulletin – Issue 183 – 25 May 2010

News The new governing Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition has published its agreed proposals on immigration and asylum. They include: Annual limit on number of non-EU economic migrants End to detention of children for immigration purposes Create border police force as part of Serious Organised Crime Agency New measures to minimise abuse of student visas Citizens from […]

Garden Court Chambers | Monday 24 May 2010

Housing Law Bulletin – Issue 176 – 24 May 2010

The Latest Housing Law News Government Housing Policy: last week the new UK Government published its full programme – The coalition: our programme for government. For a copy, click here. Housing measures and legal aid commitments announced include: (1) "we will provide more protection against aggressive bailiffs and unreasonable charging orders, ensure that courts have […]

Garden Court Chambers | Friday 21 May 2010

Maya Sikand acts in inquest calling for Tube safety review

Maya Sikand, a barrister at Garden Court Chambers acted for the family of the deceased last week at an inquest that has called for a review of safety procedures on the London Underground.

Garden Court Chambers | Wednesday 19 May 2010

Stephen Cottle shortlisted for the Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year awards

Stephen Cottle is delighted to have been shortlisted for the prestigious Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year awards.

The annual awards are organised by the Legal Aid Practitioners Group (LAPG). LAPG director Carol Storer said: "Despite the pressures on the

Garden Court Chambers | Wednesday 19 May 2010

“Access to the Law” – The Impact of Paid Pupilages Seminar to be held on Sat 22 May

The Association of Sri Lankan Lawyers is holding a meeting to discuss the impact of paid pupilages on the number of pupilages available and applicants who have become disadvantaged in the process.

Garden Court Chambers | Tuesday 18 May 2010

Garden Court walkers raise £1,200.00 for the London Legal Support Trust

Garden Court Chambers participated in the largest and most successful London Legal Walk to date. The event is organised annually to raise money for the London Legal Support Trust, which supports law centres across London that provide valuable advice and r

Garden Court Chambers | Monday 17 May 2010

Housing Law Bulletin – Issue 175 – 17 May 2010

The Latest Housing Law News Housing Policy: the new Housing Minister in the UK Government is Grant Shapps MP. He reports to the new Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government (CLG) – Eric Pickles MP. The other ministerial appointments in the CLG team are: Minister of State – Greg Clark MP; Parliamentary Under […]

Garden Court Chambers | Monday 17 May 2010

Immigration Law Bulletin – Issue 182 – 17 May 2010

News Following the change of government, the UK Border Agency website has removed all information about its strategies and aims under the previous government along with all news stories published before April 2010. See the UKBA website. The new Home Secretary, Teresa May, has announced ID cards for foreign nationals will be scrapped and a […]