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Administrative and Public Law, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Garden Court International | Tuesday 11 September 2018

Eastern Caribbean Court of Appeal to hear new arguments in Barbudans’ legal action against “unlawful” development of international airport

Leslie Thomas QC, Marc Willers QC, Thalia Maragh and Tihomir Mak are instructed in this case. 

Marc Willers KCLeslie Thomas KCThalia Maragh

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities | Monday 10 September 2018

‘Licensed to Kill’ – Granada Reports exclusive on those killed by offenders under the supervision of the probation service

Una Morris instructed by Kelly Darlington at Farleys LLP to act for Michael Hoolickin and Matthew McKenzie's families.

Una Morris

Administrative and Public Law, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Garden Court International | Thursday 2 August 2018

Barbudans take legal action against Government of Antigua and Barbuda for unlawful development of an international airport

Legal action seeks injunction to immediately halt development; reveals government continued construction despite knowledge of major ecological, archaeological risks and damage to island

Marc Willers KCLeslie Thomas KCThalia Maragh

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Inquests and Inquiries | Friday 20 July 2018

Inquest concludes death of Leon Evans contributed to by failings of community mental health services

The family of Leon Evans were represented at the inquest by Taimour Lay of the Garden Court Chambers Inquests & Inquiries Team.

Taimour Lay

Administrative and Public Law, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Friday 13 July 2018

A woman’s fundamental right to choose: the Supreme Court’s decision on abortion in Northern Ireland

Miranda Butler is a member of the Garden Court Chambers Civil Liberties and Human Rights Team.

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Immigration Detention Civil Claims, Immigration Detention, Asylum and Deportation | Friday 13 July 2018

Medical examination failures led to torture victim’s unlawful detention by Home Secretary

KG was represented by Anthony Vaughan and Miranda Butler instructed by Ahmed Aydeed of Duncan Lewis.

Administrative and Public Law, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Immigration Detention Civil Claims | Wednesday 11 July 2018

Home Office admits it unlawfully detained and separated a father from his daughter, who remained in care and at imminent risk of adoption

The father and daughter are represented by Stephanie Harrison QC and Shu Shin Luh of Garden Court Chambers.

Stephanie Harrison KC

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities | Thursday 5 July 2018

Three men win malicious prosecution claim against police over Daniel Morgan murder

Stephen Simblet was instructed by Guile Nicholas Solicitors to represent Garry Vian.

Stephen Simblet KC

Administrative and Public Law, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Environmental Law and Climate Justice | Wednesday 4 July 2018

Six environmental campaigners appear in High Court this week to challenge broad injunction sought by UK Oil and Gas (UKOG)

Garden Court's Stephanie Harrison QC, Tim Baldwin, Stephen Simblet and Owen Greenhall are instructed in the case by Michael Oswald of Bhatt Murphy Solicitors. 

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Inquests and Inquiries | Friday 29 June 2018

Hillsborough match commander David Duckenfield to go on trial for manslaughter by gross negligence

The trial of Mr Duckenfield is currently listed to start on 10 September.

Criminal Appeals, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Friday 22 June 2018

High Court rules defence of another a defence to contempt of court

Owen Greenhall of Garden Court Chambers acted for the defendant, instructed by Ben Manovitch of Lloyds PR Solicitors. 

Owen Greenhall

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Inquests and Inquiries | Wednesday 20 June 2018

Independent Panel finds that more than 450 patients died as a result of dangerous and inappropriate prescribing practices at Gosport War Memorial Hospital

In 2013 James Mehigan of Garden Court Chambers’ Inquests Team represented the daughter of Gladys Richards at the inquest .

James Mehigan

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Housing Law | Tuesday 19 June 2018

A safe and adequate home should be a fundamental human right in the UK

Leslie Thomas QC writes on housing, human rights and Grenfell for The Law Society Gazette.

Leslie Thomas KC

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Inquests and Inquiries | Thursday 14 June 2018

Family say they have been let down by the inquest process and the conclusions touching upon the death of Rowan Morrall

Una Morris of the Garden Court Chambers Inquests team, represented the family of Rowan Morrall.

Una Morris

Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Thursday 31 May 2018

Dexter Dias QC delivers talk at TEDxExeter: ‘Why, in a world of injustice and vanishing human rights, I choose to hope’

Dexter Dias QC's talk went live on 30 May 2018.

Dexter Dias KC

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Inquests and Inquiries | Wednesday 16 May 2018

Sussex health trust apologises “unreservedly” for failings before the death of Janet Müller

Kirsten Heaven represented the family at the inquest last year.

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities, Inquests and Inquiries | Thursday 26 April 2018

Leslie Thomas QC on BBC Radio 4 ‘Unreliable Evidence’

Leslie Thomas QC appeared on BBC Radio 4’s ‘Unreliable Evidence’ programme on 'Public Inquiries' presented by Clive Anderson.

Leslie Thomas KC

Administrative and Public Law, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Garden Court International | Tuesday 17 April 2018

Barbudans call on Commonwealth leaders to address human rights injustices, failing democracy in wake of Hurricane Irma

Leslie Thomas QC, Marc Willers QC, Thalia Maragh and Tihomir Mak are representing Barbudans in this case.

Marc Willers KCLeslie Thomas KCThalia Maragh

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities | Friday 6 April 2018

High Court quashes Parole Board refusal to direct re-release

The claimant was represented by Richard Reynolds of Garden Court Chambers and Hamish Arnott of Bhatt Murphy Solicitors.

Richard Reynolds

Administrative and Public Law, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Housing Law | Wednesday 21 March 2018

John Beckley appointed as District Judge

We are delighted to announce that John Beckley has been appointed as a District Judge.

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