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Immigration Law, Immigration Detention, Asylum and Deportation, Administrative and Public Law | Friday 11 July 2025

‘Once in a generation lawyer’ Stephanie Harrison KC wins ‘Highest accolade’ of LALY Awards 2025

On giving the LALY 2025 ‘Outstanding Achievement’ award to Stephanie Harrison KC, LALY hosts, judges, and colleagues said: “[Stephanie has] an incredible ability to spot what is morally wrong about the conduct of the State and turn that into a litigation strategy that will bring wider social change.” “A particular inspiration to other women, and […]

Stephanie Harrison KC

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, International Human Rights, International Crime and Conflict Law | Friday 11 July 2025

ECrtHR: Cyprus Government flawed rape prosecution violates Articles 3, 8, 14

The European Court of Human Rights this week ruled that failures in the Cyprus Republic’s handling of a rape allegation have amounted to a violation of Articles 3, 8, and 14 of the ECHR. The Applicant, NT, represented by Garden Court barrister Leto Cariolou, reported to the Cypriot Police in 2021 that she was raped […]

Leto Cariolou

Garden Court Chambers | Thursday 10 July 2025

Courtenay, Lightly Upon the Wing – A Tribute to Courtenay Griffiths KC by Sean Horstead

Courtenay Griffiths KC, our former colleague, sadly passed earlier this month. All of us at Garden Court offer our deepest condolences to his family, and are honoured to share a poem by Sean Horstead as a tribute. 

Inquests and Inquiries | Thursday 10 July 2025

Sophie Lucas Represents Core Participant in Lampard Inquiry

Sophie Lucas is instructed on behalf of a bereaved family member in the Lampard Inquiry into mental health inpatient deaths in Essex.

Sophie Lucas

Immigration Law, Immigration Detention, Asylum and Deportation, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Wednesday 9 July 2025

High Court Rules that Local Authorities Cannot Take Into Account Home Office Accommodation When Deciding Whether to Accommodate a ‘Qualifying Young Person’ (QYP) Leaving Care

AAM was represented by Amanda Weston KC and Jennifer Twite of Garden Court Chambers, instructed by Chessie Aeron-Thomas at Coram Children's Legal Centre. 

Amanda Weston KCJennifer Twite

Garden Court Chambers | Wednesday 9 July 2025

Statement from Garden Court Chambers

Garden Court Chambers is aware of the statements made by one of its members, which were reported on social media and elsewhere. We are aware that these statements have attracted publicity and commentary in the media and on social media channels. The barrister concerned made the statements and publicised them in their individual capacity. Those […]

Criminal Appeals, Criminal Defence | Wednesday 9 July 2025

David Emanuel KC Successfully Argues for Conditional Discharge in Court of Appeal

David Emanuel KC was instructed by Jade Gambrill of LF Law.

David Emanuel KC

Criminal Defence | Monday 7 July 2025

Hossein Zahir KC, James Scobie KC, Helen Butcher and Tom Wainwright act for Defendants Acquitted of Murder and Possession of a Firearm with Intent to Endanger Life

Hossein Zahir KC leading Helen Butcher acted for JR, instructed by Keshina Bouri of Russell Cooke Solicitors. James Scobie KC leading Jade Gambrill of LF Law acted for EM, instructed by Phaedon Georgiou of Joseph Hill Solicitors. Tom Wainwright acted for KS, instructed by Steve Bird of Birds Solicitors

Employment and Discrimination Law, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Friday 4 July 2025

Academic Fights to Have Legal Case Heard in British Courts After Dismissal From UK-Funded Institute

Toufic Haddad is represented by Franck Magennis of Garden Court Chambers, instructed by the European Legal Support Centre.

Franck Magennis

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Friday 4 July 2025

Amanda Weston KC questions Matt Hancock at UK Covid-19 Inquiry Module 6

Public hearings for Module 6 of the the UK Covid-19 Inquiry continued. Garden Court's Amanda Weston KC appeared at the Inquiry to question Matt Hancock.

Amanda Weston KC

Inquests and Inquiries | Friday 4 July 2025

Kaine Fletcher – Inquest opened into Death Following Restraint by Nottinghamshire Police

On 3 July 2022, Kaine Fletcher died following a period of restraint by Nottinghamshire police officers whilst intoxicated.  An inquest into the circumstances of his death began this week in Nottingham City Council House before HM Assistant Coroner Alexandra Pountney, and is expected to last up to 4 weeks. Kaine had been discharged from mental […]

Stephen Simblet KC

Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Thursday 3 July 2025

Oscar Davies Co-authors Commentary for DLA on Convention Rights Incompatibility of Supreme Court For Women Scotland Judgment

'A Third Sex: Returning to an Intermediate Zone' for the Discrimination Law Association’s July 2025 issue Briefings.

Oscar Davies

Criminal Defence, Criminal Appeals, Children’s Rights | Monday 30 June 2025

New report calling for reform of Joint Enterprise laws – Black men disproportionately imprisoned

‘Joint Enterprise on Trial’ by APPEAL is published with foreword by Keir Monteith KC.

Keir Monteith KC

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Monday 30 June 2025

Garden Court barristers in COVID-19 Inquiry

Our Amanda Weston KC made an opening submission on behalf of Frontline Migrant Health Workers Group, comprised of United Voices of the World, Independent Workers Union of Great Britain with Anabelle Timan, instructed by Joe Latimer of Public Interest Law Centre.

Garden Court Chambers | Wednesday 25 June 2025

In memory of Courtenay Griffiths KC

Courtenay Griffiths KC, our former colleague, sadly passed away this week. All of us at Garden Court offer our deepest condolences to his family.

Environmental Law and Climate Justice, Planning Law, Administrative and Public Law | Tuesday 24 June 2025

High Court quashes Northern Ireland government’s decision to proceed with biggest ever infrastructure project on climate grounds

Marc Willers KC and Acland Bryant of the Garden Court Environmental Law & Climate Justice Team acted for Alternative A5 Alliance, instructed by Ciaran O’Hare at McIvor Farrell Solicitors.

Marc Willers KCAcland Bryant

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Monday 23 June 2025

Azroy Dawes-Clarke: Inquest to open into death of Black man following restraint at HMP Elmley begins

The family is represented by INQUEST Lawyers Group members Oliver Carter of Irwin Mitchell, Allison Munroe KC of Garden Court Chambers and Philip Dayle of No5 Chambers. They are supported by INQUEST Senior Caseworker Jodie Anderson.

Allison Munroe KC

Immigration Law | Friday 20 June 2025

Windrush man granted citizenship 52 years after arriving in UK

Grace Brown, Joint Head of Garden Court Chambers, represented the claimant and was instructed by Deighton Pierce Glynn.

Grace Brown

Employment and Discrimination Law | Friday 20 June 2025

Oscar Davies successful in the Employment Appeal Tribunal in disability discrimination claim on anonymity and ‘just and equitable’ extension test

Oscar Davies of Garden Court was instructed by the claimant via the employee claimant under the direct public access scheme.

Oscar Davies

Administrative and Public Law, Court of Protection, Immigration Law | Thursday 19 June 2025

Garden Court Chambers shortlisted for Legal 500 Bar Awards 2025

We are delighted to announce that Garden Court Chambers has been shortlisted at The Legal 500 Bar 2025 Awards.
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