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Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Thursday 1 June 2017

Dexter Dias QC publishes new book on Human Rights

Dexter Dias QC of Garden Court Chambers publishes new book on human rights.

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Inquests and Inquiries | Thursday 25 May 2017

Jury finds series of failings at Bristol prison caused death of father-to-be

Ifeanyi Odogwu of the Garden Court Chambers Civil Liberties Team represented the family at the inquest.

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Prisoners’ Rights | Wednesday 24 May 2017

Supreme Court finds unlawful sex discrimination in provision of approved premises for women

Sally Ireland of Garden Court Chambers acted for the intervener, The Howard League for Penal Reform.

Administrative and Public Law, Criminal Appeals & Miscarriages of Justice, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Thursday 18 May 2017

Garden Court’s Brenda Campbell and Paul Clark shortlisted for Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Awards 2017

Brenda Campbell has been shortlisted for Legal Aid Barrister of the Year and Paul Clark has been shortlisted for Legal Aid Newcomer of the Year.

Paul Clark

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Prisoners’ Rights | Wednesday 26 April 2017

Successful habeas corpus application against Governor of HMP Peterborough for unlawful detention of a civil prisoner

Tim Baldwin of Garden Court Chambers represented the claimant.

Tim Baldwin

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Criminal Defence | Tuesday 28 March 2017

“Diversion from prosecution is key in reforming the landscape of women in the Criminal Justice System”

Criminal defence barrister Paramjit Ahluwalia calls for a radical new approach to women in the criminal justice system.

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

Metropolitan Police Service pay compensation after arresting victim of identity fraud

Una Morris of Garden Court Chambers represented the claimant.

Una Morris

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Immigration Detention Civil Claims | Monday 27 March 2017

Dan Randall joins Garden Court Chambers as Civil Team Practice Manager

Dan Randall has joined the civil liberties, social welfare and employment teams as Practice Manager.

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Criminal Defence | Friday 10 March 2017

“We need to recognise that barriers exist and work as a team to smash these glass ceilings”

Criminal defence barrister Paramjit Ahluwalia describes the barriers that remain and what inspires her to smash them down.

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Prisoners’ Rights | Thursday 9 March 2017

“Our higher courts have recognised that there are few interventions more serious than separating a mother from her baby”

Women's rights trailblazer Maya Sikand launches new report on access to prison mother & baby units.

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Criminal Defence | Wednesday 8 March 2017

Garden Court co-founder and feminist barrister Marguerite Russell – our IWD #BeBoldForChange inspiration

Marguerite describes the women's rights issues she’s campaigned on passionately throughout her career.

Marguerite Russell

Administrative and Public Law, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Wednesday 8 March 2017

“I would like the next generation of women to know that we did our bit.”

Women’s rights trailblazer Gráinne Mellon discusses her inspirations and how we can overcome barriers to equality.

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 & Miscarriages of Justice, 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.

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, 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
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