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Protest Rights, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Friday 3 October 2025

Hamish McCallum secures unanimous acquittal for Grand National protestor

Hamish McCallum of the Garden Court Protest Law Team successfully acted for one of the defendants, instructed by Robert Lizar Solicitors.

Hamish McCallum

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Thursday 2 October 2025

Covid-19 Inquiry: Sangeetha Iengar questions Baroness Longfield CBE on behalf of Long Covid Kids

Sangeetha Iengar represents core participants Long Covid Kids and Long Covid Kids Scotland in Module 8 of the Inquiry, led by Sarah Hannett KC of Matrix Chambers. Counsel instructed by Jane Ryan of Bhatt Murphy.

Sangeetha Iengar

Inquests and Inquiries, Children’s Rights, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Monday 29 September 2025

Covid-19 Inquiry: Children’s Rights Organisations call for protection of children in future crises

Jennifer Twite and Fatima Jichi of Garden Court Chambers are instructed by Chris Callender at Just for Kids Law, led by Steve Broach KC of 39 Essex Street.

Jennifer TwiteFatima Jichi

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Monday 29 September 2025

Covid-19 Inquiry: Sangeetha Iengar makes opening submission on behalf of Long Covid Kids for Module 8

Sangeetha Iengar represents core participants Long Covid Kids and Long Covid Kids Scotland in Module 8 of the Inquiry, led by Sarah Hannett KC of Matrix Chambers. Counsel instructed by Jane Ryan of Bhatt Murphy.

Sangeetha Iengar

Administrative and Public Law, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Garden Court International | Thursday 25 September 2025

Maria Moodie speaks at Council of Europe conference on migrant and asylum-seeking victims of gender-based violence

Maria Moodie was invited to speak at the two-day conference of the ‘Network of Specialised Lawyers and NGOs assisting victims of Violence Against Women’, that took place in Strasbourg, France from 18 to 19 September 2025.

Maria Moodie

International Human Rights, Administrative and Public Law, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Thursday 25 September 2025

Privy Council finds Fire Service appointment process unlawful and breach of the protection of the law

Jodie Blackstock of Garden Court Chambers acted for the appellant, led by Anand Ramlogan SC, instructed by Freedom Law Chambers, Trinidad.

Jodie Blackstock

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Administrative and Public Law, Inquests and Inquiries | Wednesday 17 September 2025

Hillsborough Law Bill: Historic move to stop state coverups and bring justice to families

Garden Court Chambers pays tribute to the Hillsborough families, campaigners, and the wider legal teams.

Inquests and Inquiries, Welfare Benefits Law, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Wednesday 10 September 2025

Low-income families an ‘afterthought’: Matthew Ahluwalia represents CPAG in Covid-19 Inquiry

Matthew Ahluwalia of Garden Court Chambers is instructed in the Covid-19 Inquiry on behalf of core participant, Child Poverty Action Group.

Matthew Ahluwalia

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Immigration Law | Monday 1 September 2025

Abigail Smith appointed Deputy District Judge on South Eastern Circuit

We are delighted to announce that Abigail Smith of Garden Court Chambers has been appointed as a Deputy District Judge.

Abigail Smith

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Administrative and Public Law | Wednesday 20 August 2025

Legal challenge submitted to European Court of Human Rights on behalf of UK’s first trans judge

Amanda Weston KC and Oscar Davies of Garden Court Chambers are instructed by Trans Legal Clinic, assisted by W Legal, alongside Jenn Lawrence of Monckton Chambers, who are bringing the claim on behalf of Dr Victoria McCloud.

Amanda Weston KCOscar Davies

Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Wednesday 13 August 2025

High Court finds police detained claimant unlawfully after failure to effectively review detention

Sarah Hemingway of Garden Court Chambers Civil Liberties Team acted for the claimants, instructed by Gregsons Solicitors.

Sarah Hemingway

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Protest Rights, Protest Rights | Tuesday 5 August 2025

Palestine Action granted permission to challenge proscription as terrorist organisation

Owen Greenhall and Audrey Cherryl Mogan of the Garden Court Chambers Protest Team, act as junior counsel for Huda Ammori, a co-founder of the direct action protest network, Palestine Action.

Owen GreenhallAudrey Cherryl Mogan

Inquests and Inquiries, Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Monday 28 July 2025

Jury finds “gross failings” contributed to death of man restrained by police during mental health crisis

Stephen Simblet KC, Joint Head of Garden Court Chambers, instructed by Erica San and Carolynn Gallwey at Bhatt Murphy Solicitors, represented the family of Kaine Fletcher at an inquest into his death.

Stephen Simblet KC

Administrative and Public Law, Immigration Law, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Friday 25 July 2025

Joint Head of Chambers Grace Brown elected as bencher of Inner Temple

We are delighted to share that Grace Brown, Joint Head of Garden Court Chambers, has been elected as a Barrister Bencher of the Honourable Society of the Inner Temple.

Grace Brown

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Wednesday 23 July 2025

Joanne Cecil KC and Natasha Shotunde act as counsel to the Inquiry in UK Covid-19 Inquiry Module 6

This week, public hearings for Module 6 of the the UK Covid-19 Inquiry continued.

Joanne Cecil KCNatasha Shotunde

Criminal Defence, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Friday 18 July 2025

Court of Appeal quashes wrongful conviction of victims of historic miscarriage of justice

Henry Blaxland KC of Garden Court Chambers Crime Team acted for Errol Campbell, instructed by Matt Foot of APPEAL.

Henry Blaxland KC

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Thursday 17 July 2025

Amanda Weston KC questions Helen Whately MP at UK Covid-19 Inquiry Module 6

Today, 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 Helen Whately MP (Former Minister of State for Care).

Amanda Weston KC

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Administrative and Public Law, Inquests and Inquiries | Thursday 17 July 2025

Lily Lewis joins Garden Court Chambers as new tenant

We are delighted to announce that Lily Lewis has joined Garden Court Chambers as a new tenant.

Lily Lewis

Garden Court International, International Human Rights, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Wednesday 16 July 2025

Garden Court barristers advise on potential breaches of international law arising from gas pipeline crossing Palestinian waters

Legal advice from Garden Court barristers Zehrah Hasan and Fatima Jichi has led to a seminal new report from the non-governmental organisation, Global Witness.

Zehrah HasanFatima Jichi

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.

Leto Cariolou

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