News & Views

Keep up-to-date with the latest news and insights from Garden Court Chambers.

Filter by:

News & Views

Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Inquests and Inquiries | Wednesday 31 July 2019

Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse publishes damning report on sexual abuse of children in the care of Nottinghamshire councils

Stephen Simblet and Laura Profumo, instructed by Chris Ratcliffe of Uppal Taylor Solicitors, Nottingham, represented 34 victims/survivors of sexual abuse.

Stephen Simblet KC

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities | Wednesday 31 July 2019

Six figure damages award in malicious prosecution claim against Metropolitan Police

Stephen Simblet of the Garden Court Chambers Civil Liberties team represented Gary Vian, one of the claimants.

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities | Friday 26 July 2019

Ministry of Defence can be vicariously liable for rape committed on base

Una Morris and Camila Zapata Besso successfully acted for the Claimant in TPKN v Ministry of Defence [2019]. Read about the legal implications of the recent judgment.

Una MorrisSteven Galliver-Andrew

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Friday 19 July 2019

Inquest into death of Michael Hoolickin, young father stabbed by repeat offender, to resume on Monday

Anna Morris, instructed by Kelly Darlington of Farleys Solicitors LLP, is representing the family.

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Thursday 18 July 2019

Family express concern as inquest concludes into death of Nuno Cardoso following arrest by Thames Valley Police

Una Morris and Laura Profumo of Garden Court are instructed by Ruth Mellor of Saunders Law for the family. Una, Laura and Ruth are members of the INQUEST Lawyers Group.

Administrative and Public Law, Criminal Defence, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Thursday 11 July 2019

Joanne Cecil wins Legal Aid Barrister of the Year and Una Morris wins Legal Aid Newcomer of the Year at 2019 LALY Awards

Garden Court Chambers is delighted to announce that two of our barristers won awards at the seventeenth annual Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Awards.

Joanne Cecil KCUna Morris

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Thursday 11 July 2019

Family statement on Anthony Grainger police shooting: Public Inquiry finds police operation breached Article 2 of the European Convention on Human Rights

Leslie Thomas QC of Garden Court represented the family, instructed by Farleys Solicitors.

Leslie Thomas KC

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Thursday 11 July 2019

Family statement following inquest conclusion into death of former Welsh Government Minster, Carl Sargeant

Leslie Thomas QC of Garden Court was instructed by Neil Hudgell of Hudgell Solicitors for the Sargeant family.

Leslie Thomas KC

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities | Monday 24 June 2019

‘For once, a bad case does not make bad law’

Stephen Simblet of Garden Court Chambers comments on GN and CN v Poole Borough Council [2019] UKSC 25.

Stephen Simblet KC

Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Wednesday 19 June 2019

Politicians to bring a claim against Metropolitan Police over June 2016 Brexit Referendum campaign expenses

Joanne Cecil of Garden Court Chambers is instructed by Saimo Chahal QC of Bindmans LLP.

Joanne Cecil KC

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Wednesday 12 June 2019

Inquest identifies missed opportunity by Kent Police to seek medical treatment for Carl Maynard after suspected drug swallowing

Stephen Simblet of Garden Court was instructed by Sophie Naftalin and Anastasia Solopova of Bhatt Murphy for the family.

Stephen Simblet KC

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.

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).

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.

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Friday 26 April 2019

Man murdered by convicted killer let down catastrophically, family says

Anna Morris of Garden Court was instructed by Kim Harrison of Slater and Gordon Solicitors to represent John Gogarty's family.

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Wednesday 17 April 2019

Family of murdered school girl Elsie Frost win High Court bid for new inquest into her death

Garden Court’s Anna Morris is representing Colin Frost, brother of Elsie Frost, instructed by Gemma Vine at Minton Morrill.

Anna Morris KC

Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Wednesday 10 April 2019

Jury concludes neglect contributed to Duncan Tomlin’s death following police restraint

Ifeanyi Odogwu of Garden Court represented Duncan Tomlin's partner Ann-Marie Botting in the inquest. He was instructed by Anna Thwaites of Bindmans LLP.

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Administrative and Public Law, Protest Rights | Wednesday 3 April 2019

Court of Appeal overturns draconian injunctions preventing protests against INEOS fracking activities

Stephanie Harrison QC and Stephen Simblet represented Joe Corré. Henry Blaxland QC & Stephen Clark represented Friends of the Earth.

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Criminal Defence | Wednesday 3 April 2019

Inquest jury finds police failings led to death of detained man

The family of Lee Sparks was represented by Owen Greenhall of the Garden Court Crime and Civil Liberties teams. He was instructed by Lochlinn Parker of ITN Solicitors.

Owen Greenhall

Administrative and Public Law, Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Wednesday 27 March 2019

Former First Minister of Wales acted unlawfully in setting up inquiry into Carl Sargeant’s death, High Court rules

Mrs Sargeant is represented by Leslie Thomas QC instructed by Neil Hudgell of Hudgell Solicitors.

Leslie Thomas KC

We are top ranked by independent legal directories and consistently win awards.

+ View more awards