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Immigration Law | Tuesday 11 June 2019

Albanian asylum claims: our resource hub

We welcome lawyers who represent Albanian clients to read the resources we have recently published about Albanian asylum claims which are available for free here.

Immigration Law | Monday 10 June 2019

Albanian boys and young men: the risk of trafficking and re-trafficking on return

David Neale of Garden Court's paper addresses the situation of Albanian boys and young men who claim asylum on the basis that they face a risk of trafficking or re-trafficking on return to Albania.

Criminal Appeals, Criminal Defence | Monday 10 June 2019

Sally Challen walks free after prosecutors accept lesser plea of manslaughter for killing abusive husband in coercive control case

Clare Wade QC and Lucie Wibberley of the Garden Court Chambers Crime Team represented Sally Challen, instructed by Harriet Wistrich of Birnberg Peirce & Partners.

Clare Wade KCLucie Wibberley

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Friday 7 June 2019

Inquest into death of Leroy Junior Medford in Thames Valley police custody, opens Monday

Sean Horstead of Garden Court is instructed by Rachel Harger of Bindmans LLP for Marilyn Medford-Hawkins, the sister of Leroy Junior Medford.

Environmental Law and Climate Justice | Wednesday 5 June 2019

Wales scraps £1.6 billion plan to build Gwent Levels M4 Relief road in south Wales

Grace Brown and Irena Sabic, both of Garden Court, represented Gwent Wildlife Trust, Woodland Trust and the Campaign for Protection of Rural Wales at the public inquiry.

Irena Sabic KCGrace Brown

Immigration Law | Wednesday 5 June 2019

A practical response to the surge in certification of asylum claims by Albanian nationals

This briefing note is prepared jointly by Garden Court Chambers and the Migrant and Refugee Children's Legal Unit to raise awareness in the sector of a sudden spike in the numbers of asylum claims by Albanian nationals which have been certified as 'clearl

Housing Law | Tuesday 4 June 2019

Catherine O’Donnell co-authors ‘Housing Conditions: tenants’ rights’ (sixth edition, LAG)

The definitive legal guide to bad housing conditions in rented accommodation in England is written by Catherine O'Donnell of Garden Court, HHJ Jan Luba QC (formerly of Garden Court) and Giles Peaker.

Romani Gypsy and Traveller Rights | Friday 31 May 2019

Marc Willers QC named Times Lawyer of the Week

We're delighted to announce that Marc has been named Times Lawyer of the Week

Marc Willers KC

Criminal Defence | Thursday 30 May 2019

Unanimous not guilty verdict for experienced solicitor accused of perverting the course of justice

James Scobie QC was instructed for the Defendant by Julie Ferguson of Levales Solicitors LLP.

James Scobie KC

Immigration Law, Immigration Detention, Asylum and Deportation | Tuesday 28 May 2019

Court of Appeal remit Upper Tribunal Country Guideline case on Afghanistan and provide guidance on correct approach to internal relocation

Sonali Naik QC, Ronan Toal and Gemma Loughran were instructed by JD Spicer on behalf of the appellant. Ali Bandegani was instructed by Baker McKenzie for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.

Ronan ToalAli BandeganiSonali Naik KC

Criminal Appeals, Criminal Defence | Friday 24 May 2019

Garden Court Crime Team encourages all members of the Criminal Bar Association to vote in favour of action in the ballot launched today

We call on all our colleagues at the Criminal Bar to join us.

Garden Court Chambers | Thursday 23 May 2019

Joanne Cecil and Una Morris shortlisted for Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Awards 2019

Garden Court is delighted to announce that Joanne Cecil and Una Morris of Garden Court Chambers have both been shortlisted for the Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Awards 2019 (LALYs).

Joanne Cecil KCUna Morris

Public International Law, Administrative and Public Law, Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities | Thursday 23 May 2019

Leslie Thomas QC appointed as Board member by Bar Standards Board

We are delighted to announce that Leslie Thomas QC, Chair and Joint Head of Garden Court Chambers, has been appointed as a new Board member by the Bar Standards Board (BSB).

Garden Court Chambers | Monday 20 May 2019

Garden Court Special Fund awards £12,000 in short-term funding to organisations working to defend civil liberties, human rights and social justice

We are delighted to announce that we have recently provided short-term support to 5 organisations. Each beneficiary has received a payment of between £1,000 and £3,000, amounting to a total of £12,000.

Romani Gypsy and Traveller Rights | Friday 17 May 2019

High Court rules against local authority encampment ban

London Gypsies and Travellers were the interveners, represented pro bono by Marc Willers QC and Tessa Buchanan, both of Garden Court.

Marc Willers KC

Garden Court Chambers | Thursday 16 May 2019

15 members of Garden Court Chambers appointed to Equality and Human Rights Commission Panel of Counsel

Stephanie Harrison QC, Amanda Weston QC, Bethan Harris, Liz Davies, Grace Brown, Timothy Baldwin, Mark Symes, Joanne Cecil, Stephen Marsh, Anthony Vaughan, Shu Shin Luh, Connor Johnston, Gráinne Mellon, Tessa Buchanan and Miranda Butler.

Inquests and Inquiries | Thursday 16 May 2019

Coroner finds neglect contributed to suicide of University of Bristol student Natasha Abrahart

Tom Stoate of Garden Court represented the family, instructed by Irwin Mitchell.

Criminal Defence | Wednesday 15 May 2019

Defendants at Old Bailey acquitted of attempted murder following shooting in Burnt Oak

The first defendant was represented by Tom Wainwright of Garden Court, instructed by Nawal Asskoumi of Stuart Miller Solicitors. The second defendant was represented by James Scobie QC of Garden Court, instructed by John Kaye at Carson Kaye.

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Monday 13 May 2019

Jury concludes neglect contributed to death of Norman Dunwell in mental health unit after observation records falsified

Maya Sikand of Garden Court was instructed for the family by Fleur Hallett of MW Solicitors.

Administrative and Public Law | Thursday 9 May 2019

Home Office publishes additional guidance on how to access Schedule 10 accommodation

MSM was represented by Anthony Vaughan and Connor Johnston of Garden Court Chambers.

Connor Johnston
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