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Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities, Prisoners’ Rights | Tuesday 7 March 2017

Women compensated by the Ministry of Justice for strip-searches in prison

Una Morris was instructed to represent the women at trial and negotiated settlement of the claims.

Richard ReynoldsPaul ClarkUna Morris

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities | Tuesday 28 February 2017

Merseyside Police settle claim for false imprisonment and disability discrimination following unlawful strip search of severely disabled young woman

The claimant was represented by Maya Sikand of Garden Court's Civil Liberties Team.

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Inquests and Inquiries | Monday 27 February 2017

Sean Horstead and Paul Clark appointed Assistant Coroners for Cambridgeshire & Peterborough

Sean and Paul are both members of Garden Court's Inquests Team.

Paul Clark

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Prisoners’ Rights | Monday 20 February 2017

Supreme Court to rule on insufficient provision of probation hostels for former female prisoners

Sally Ireland of Garden Court Chambers is representing The Howard League, who are intervening in the case.

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Inquests and Inquiries | Monday 20 February 2017

Inquest jury highlights failures at HMP Elmley after death of Levi Smith

Levi Smith's family was represented at the inquest by Sean Horstead of Garden Court Chambers, instructed by Beth Handley of Hickman and Rose.

Administrative and Public Law, Criminal Appeals, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Wednesday 15 February 2017

Important Court of Appeal judgment for victims of human trafficking

A number of defendants and the intervener were represented by counsel from Garden Court Chambers.

Administrative and Public Law, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities | Monday 6 February 2017

Vital times for human rights lawyers as we face attacks on fundamental rights at home and abroad

In these difficult times, human rights lawyers have a vital role to play in challenging prejudice, discrimination and the unlawful exercise of power.

Leslie Thomas KC

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Inquests and Inquiries | Monday 6 February 2017

Police use of pepper spray and “strong physical contact” contributed to death of Darran Hunt

Darran Hunt's family was represented by Tom Stoate of Garden Court's Inquests Team.

Administrative and Public Law, Housing Law, Children Law | Tuesday 31 January 2017

Leslie Thomas QC, Judy Khan QC and Marc Willers QC elected as Joint Heads of Chambers

Garden Court is delighted to announce that Leslie Thomas QC, Judy Khan QC and Marc Willers QC have been elected as Joint Heads of Chambers.

Marc Willers KCLeslie Thomas KC

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Inquests and Inquiries | Friday 20 January 2017

Jury concludes neglect contributed to death of Dean Saunders at HMP Chelmsford

Dean Saunders' family is represented by Sean Horstead of Garden Court Chambers.

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities, Inquests and Inquiries | Tuesday 17 January 2017

Public Inquiry opens into the fatal police shooting of unarmed Anthony Grainger in 2012

The parents Anthony Grainger are represented by Leslie Thomas QC of Garden Court Chambers.

Leslie Thomas KC

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities | Friday 6 January 2017

Families of Stephen Port murder victims issue plea for information through lawyers

The families of Stephen Port's victims are represented by Leslie Thomas QC, Emma Favata and Paul Clark.

Leslie Thomas KCEmma FavataPaul Clark

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Inquests and Inquiries | Thursday 15 December 2016

Inquest jury finds risk assessment and communication failures contributed to death of Christopher Cousins

Chris's family were represented by Tom Stoate of Garden Court's Inquest Team.

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities, Inquests and Inquiries | Friday 9 December 2016

Leslie Thomas QC talks to Renegade Inc about disenfranchisement, the police and Mark Duggan

In this TV interview, Leslie Thomas QC of Garden Court Chambers assesses what can happen when a community faces constant disenfranchisement.

Leslie Thomas KC

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Inquests and Inquiries | Thursday 1 December 2016

Inquest jury finds catalogue of failings by Staffordshire Police, G4S and Primecare nurses leading up to death of Darren Lyons

The family of the deceased was represented by Anna Morris of Garden Court Chambers.

Anna Morris KC

Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Monday 28 November 2016

Garden Court hosts commemoration for Alexander Litvinenko to mark 10-year anniversary of his death

Maya Sikand is representing Marina Litvinenko in her claim against the Russian Federation at the ECtHR

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Inquests and Inquiries | Friday 18 November 2016

Inquest jury extremely critical of prison service following death at HMP High Down

The family of the deceased was represented by Maya Sikand of Garden Court Chambers.

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Inquests and Inquiries | Wednesday 16 November 2016

Hillsborough Family Legal Teams including Garden Court are jointly awarded the ‘Outstanding Achievement’ Award at Modern Law Awards 2016

On April 26 this year, the Hillsborough inquests concluded that 96 people who died as a result of the events at Hillsborough on 15 April 1989 were unlawfully killed.

Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Monday 7 November 2016

Naomi Wiseman and Tom Stoate working with Pennsylvania Voter Protection Team as polling day approaches

On polling day, they'll act as legal observers resolving legal issues, reporting intimidation and working to protect the integrity of the democratic process.

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Immigration Detention Civil Claims | Friday 4 November 2016

Home Office unlawfully detained victim of torture

The claimant was represented by Greg Ó Ceallaigh of Garden Court's Immigration Detention Team.

Greg Ó Ceallaigh KC

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