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Immigration Law, Garden Court International, Administrative and Public Law | Friday 21 July 2023

Gráinne Mellon advises CAJ in Belfast on immigration checks on Irish land border

The Committee on the Administration of Justice (CAJ) has commissioned a legal opinion on the legality of ongoing passport/immigration checks on the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland following Brexit.

Gráinne Mellon

Children’s Rights, Immigration Law, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Friday 21 July 2023

Blog: Reflection on the Children’s Rights Summer Conference

Kate Aubrey-Johnson reflects on the Children's Rights Summer Conference held at Garden Court Chambers on 11 July 2023.

Kate Aubrey-Johnson

Immigration Detention, Asylum and Deportation, Court of Protection, Community Care Law | Wednesday 12 July 2023

Garden Court Chambers shortlisted for record-breaking TEN awards at The Legal 500 Bar Awards

We are delighted to announce that Garden Court Chambers has been shortlisted in a record-breaking ten categories at The Legal 500 Bar Awards.

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Friday 7 July 2023

Update: Cabinet Office Loses Judicial Review and has to disclose WhatsApp messages and other documents to Covid Inquiry by Monday 10 July

Tim Baldwin of Garden Court Chambers provides an initial comment on the Covid-19 Inquiry.

Tim Baldwin

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Administrative and Public Law | Monday 3 July 2023

Stephanie Harrison KC guest-stars on The Landmark Listen podcast episode ‘Guerrilla Law – Abuse in Immigration Detention: the Brook House Inquiry’

Stephanie Harrison KC, Joint Head of Garden Court Chambers and member of the Inquests & Inquiries Team, speaks to Alex Goodman KC of Landmark Chambers, on the Brook House Inquiry in the latest episode of The Landmark Listen: Public Interest Law Podcast.

Stephanie Harrison KC

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Thursday 29 June 2023

“The end did not justify the means” – Undercover Policing Inquiry Interim Report Released by Inquiry Chair Sir John Mitting

Garden Court Chambers counsel, of the Inquests & Inquiries Team, are instructed in the Undercover Policing Inquiry.

Protest Rights, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Thursday 22 June 2023

Owen Greenhall named Times Lawyer of the Week

We're delighted to announce that Owen Greenhall has been named Times Lawyer of the Week.

Owen Greenhall

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Wednesday 14 June 2023

Joe Pooley’s life and tragic death featured in Netflix documentary series ‘When Missing Turns to Murder’ released today

Joe's mother Sam Nicholls was represented in the inquest by Una Morris, leading Danielle Manson, of the Garden Court Inquests & Inquiries Team, instructed by Sarah Flanagan from Hodge Jones & Allen Solicitors.

Una Morris

Protest Rights, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Tuesday 13 June 2023

Bristol ‘Kill the Bill’ protestor acquitted of violent disorder

Owen Greenhall of the Garden Court Protest Team. represented the defendant, instructed by Hollie Collinge of Kelly’s Solicitors.

Owen Greenhall

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Tuesday 13 June 2023

UK Covid-19 Inquiry first substantive hearing underway – Garden Court counsel instructed

Numerous Garden Court Chambers counsel, of the Garden Court Inquests & Inquiries Team, are instructed in the UK Covid-19 Inquiry.

Protest Rights, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Monday 12 June 2023

Black Lives Matter protester acquitted of violent disorder and assault of two police officers

Will Hanson of the Garden Court Protest Team successfully represented the defendant, instructed by Zachary Whyte and Ruby Breward of Sperrin Law.

Will Hanson

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Tuesday 6 June 2023

What does the Cabinet Office’s judicial review challenge to the Covid-19 Inquiry entail, and where is it going?

Tim Baldwin of Garden Court Chambers provides an initial comment on the Covid-19 Inquiry.

Tim Baldwin

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Tuesday 30 May 2023

Inquest concludes multiple failings in care and neglect contributed to death of Sally Lewis

Sally Lewis’ sister, Julie Bennet, is represented by Stephen Clark of Garden Court Chambers, instructed by Will Whitaker of Bindmans LLP.

Stephen Clark

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Monday 22 May 2023

Inquest opens into the death of Rachel Garratt

Emma Favata of the Garden Court Inquests & Inquiries Team represents the family of Rachel Garratt, instructed by Chris Callendar of Simpson Millar and supported by the charity INQUEST.

Emma Favata

Criminal Defence, Youth Justice & Child Rights, Family Law | Friday 19 May 2023

Kathryn Cronin and Danielle Manson shortlisted at Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Awards 2023

We are delighted to announce that Kathryn Cronin and Danielle Manson of Garden Court Chambers have both been shortlisted for the Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Awards 2023 (LALYs).

Kathryn Cronin

Immigration Law, Administrative and Public Law, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Wednesday 17 May 2023

Interim relief granted in legal challenge over new statutory guidance on Modern Slavery

Raza Halim of the Garden Court Immigration and Public Law Teams is acting for the claimant, alongside Chris Butler KC and Katy Sheridan of Matrix Chambers. Counsel are instructed by Shalini Patel, Hannah Baynes, Freya Mutimer, Hannah Jandu, Rhiannon Croke

Raza Halim

Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities, Administrative and Public Law, Romani Gypsy and Traveller Rights | Thursday 11 May 2023

Irena Sabic KC appointed Deputy King’s Bench Master

Garden Court Chambers is delighted to announce that our colleague Irena Sabic KC has been appointed by the Lord Chief Justice as a Deputy King’s Bench Master, based at the Royal Courts of Justice.

Irena Sabic KC

Criminal Defence, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Tuesday 9 May 2023

Mark Robinson secures acquittal for defendant accused of supplying Class A drugs

Mark Robinson of the Garden Court Chambers Crime Team acted for the defendant, instructed by Natasha Anderson of Andersons Solicitors.

Mark Robinson

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Monday 24 April 2023

Kelvin Igweani: Family responds to inquest conclusion of ‘lawful killing’ by Thames Valley police

Kelvin Igweani’s family is represented by Stephen Simblet KC of Garden Court Chambers and Patricia Hampel of Birnberg Peirce Ltd.

Stephen Simblet KC

Administrative and Public Law, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Immigration Detention Civil Claims | Thursday 20 April 2023

High Court grants permission for judicial review in challenge to Home Office evacuation response at Harmondsworth

Alex Schymyck of the Garden Court Public Law Team and Nick Armstrong KC of Matrix Chambers acted for the claimants.

Alex Schymyck

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