The Special Court for Sierra Leone yesterday handed down its judgment in the trial of former Liberian president Charles Taylor. Despite the prosecution's claims to the contrary, the court found that there was no evidence of either Mr Taylor having command
Stephanie Harrison appeared for the successful claimant in R (on the application of HA (Nigeria)) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2012] EWHC 979 (Admin).
Stephen Knafler QC and Irena Sabic have won an Administrative Court test case concerning the obligations of a local authority to provide accommodation close to where a former relevant child would be receiving education.
Garden Court Chambers will be holding the official book launch for The Protest Handbook this Friday evening. The new book outlines protesters' rights and the limits of police powers in one single, easily accessible source.
The Latest Housing Law News Mobile home park residents: on 16 April 2012 the UK Government launched a consultation exercise on proposals to extend the statutory rights and protections of residents on mobile home sites. The consultation runs until 28 May 2012. For the consultation paper, click here. For the Impact Assessment on the proposed […]
News UKBA have published new guides on coming to the UK to watch the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. To read further click here. Cases HA (Nigeria), R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2012] EWHC 979 (Admin) (17 April 2012)In concluding that the claimant’s immigration detention during […]
Ian Peddie QC and Chris McWatters won a landmark victory in the Family Division of the High Court yesterday, representing a father accused of causing the death of his baby son by shaking. Both parents were acquitted of any wrong doing.
Garden Court is delighted to welcome Kirsten Heaven back to Chambers. Kirsten returns from maternity leave to continue her practice in civil and public law.
David Renton is launching on Tuesday April 24th at Garden Court chambers his new book “Struck Out"
Employment News Call for evidence updateThe government’s call for evidence on no-fault dismissals for micro-businesses remains open until 8 June 2012. Click here to view the consultation. Strikes due on London UndergroundWorkers who maintain and upgrade the Tube network have voted by a large majority in favour of industrial action. Click here for more information. […]
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News The Home Affairs Select Committee published a highly critical report on the work of the UK Border Agency last week. Click here to read the report. The Legal Services Commission have started a consultation on their continued support for the specialist support service. Click here for more information. Legislation and Immigration Rules Statement of […]
The Latest Housing Law News New Rules for Tenancy Deposits: from 6 April 2012 the arrangements for tenancy deposit protection in England under the Housing Act 2004 have changed. For a Frequently Asked Questions sheet outlining the changes, click here. For the official revised guide to tenancy deposit protection, click here. For a guide to […]
News In order to support states in the implementation of the EU Directive on preventing and combating trafficking in human beings and protecting its victims, six UN agencies (UNODC, OHCHR, UNHCR, UNICEF, ILO and UN Women) have published a Joint Commentary Prevent. Combat. Protect on selected articles of the Directive. Click here to download a […]
Terry Munyard secured a rare acquittal yesterday in a riot related case. The defendant, a 20-year-old man, had been facing two charges of burglary of a bike and car accessory store in Catford during last summer's London riots.
Garden Court Chambers is delighted to welcome Matt Brooks and Ed Elliott and to the Family Team. Both are experienced child law practitioners, as well as having matrimonial finance experience, and both previously practised at Goldsmith Chambers.
Rajiv Menon QC and Rebecca Hill yesterday successfully challenged a District Judge's decision to extradite an individual in relation to war crimes allegedly committed during the Balkan War.
The Latest Housing Law News New Rules for Social Housing (1): from 1 April 2012 social housing landlords in England have to meet a new set of regulatory standards. The new Social Housing Regulator’s regulatory framework for registered social housing providers includes a number of changes from those previously used by the TSA, in particular […]
Employment news April 2012 changesA number of changes to employment law take effect this month. On 1 April 2012 the weekly rate of statutory maternity, paternity and adoption pay increased from £128.73 to £135.45. On 6 April 2012: the maximum deposit orders increase from £500 to £1000; the maximum costs orders increase from £10,000 to […]
News Some overseas visa fees, and UK-based visa application fees, are to be increased from Friday 6 April 2012. To read further click here. Immigration RulesMost of the changes effected by HC 1888 come into effect on 6 April 2012. To read the statement of changes click here and to see the UKBA summary of […]
