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Criminal Appeals, Financial Crime and Confiscation, Criminal Defence | Friday 21 July 2017

Tom Wainwright secures acquittal for nurse accused of stealing drugs from children’s hospital

The defendant was represented by Tom Wainwright of Garden Court Chambers.

Tom Wainwright

Administrative and Public Law, Immigration Detention, Asylum and Deportation, Immigration: Personal and Business | Thursday 20 July 2017

Proof magazine #3: ‘Life in the Justice Gap: Why legal aid matters’ launch supported by Garden Court Chambers

Garden Court Chambers is proud to sponsor Proof magazine. The third issue of Proof was co-produced by the Justice Gap and the Justice Alliance.

Liz Davies KC

Criminal Defence | Wednesday 19 July 2017

Trial begins into misuse of police helicopter camera

Keir Monteith and Lucie Wibberley of Garden Court Chambers are defending Malcolm Reeves, one of the defendants.

Keir Monteith KCLucie Wibberley

Criminal Defence | Tuesday 18 July 2017

Ahmed Khalil acquitted of affray on a submission of no case to answer

Lalith de Kauwe of Garden Court Chambers successfully defended Ahmed Khalil at Woolwich Crown Court.

Lalith de Kauwe

International Crime and Conflict Law, Criminal Defence | Thursday 13 July 2017

Jury at Old Bailey unanimously acquits man accused of manslaughter and possession of firearm

Di Middleton QC and Paramjit Ahluwalia of the Garden Court Chambers Crime Team represented the accused.

Administrative and Public Law, Criminal Appeals, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Friday 16 June 2017

Garden Court Chambers extends condolences and solidarity to all those affected by Grenfell Tower tragedy

Garden Court Chambers is horrified by the fire at Grenfell Towers. We extend our condolences and our solidarity to all those bereaved, injured or rendered homeless.

Criminal Defence | Tuesday 30 May 2017

Woman suffering from ‘Battered Person Syndrome’ and post-traumatic stress disorder acquitted of child cruelty

Di Middleton QC and Susan Bryant of Garden Court Chambers represented the defendant.

Susan Wright

Administrative and Public Law, Criminal Appeals, 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

Criminal Defence | Thursday 4 May 2017

Ali Naseem Bajwa QC acts for Femi Cela cleared of murder

The defendant was represented by Ali Naseem Bajwa QC of Garden Court Chambers.

Criminal Defence | Friday 28 April 2017

James Scobie QC and David Emanuel secure acquittal in domestic violence murder case

The defendant was represented by James Scobie QC and David Emanuel of Garden Court Chambers.

David Emanuel KCJames Scobie KC

Criminal Appeals, Criminal Defence | Tuesday 18 April 2017

Successful appeal against conviction almost 10 years out of time

Keir Monteith of Garden Court Chambers represented the appellant.

Keir Monteith KC

Criminal Defence | Tuesday 18 April 2017

Extradition of Turkish social justice activist barred

IK was represented by Shahida Begum of Garden Court Chambers.

Shahida Begum

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.

Criminal Defence | Wednesday 22 March 2017

R v BH & Others: Acquittal of Conspiracy to Breach Immigration Law

Peter Wilcock QC and Minka Braun of Garden Court Chambers represented BH.

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, 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

Criminal Defence | Friday 3 March 2017

Tom Wainwright secures acquittal of defendant charged with large scale conspiracy to manufacture and transfer firearms

Tom Wainwright has secured the acquittal of a defendant charged with a large scale conspiracy to manufacture and transfer prohibited firearms.

Tom Wainwright

Criminal Defence | Tuesday 28 February 2017

Garden Court Chambers’ response to the AGFS Consultation

Garden Court’s Crime Team sees this ‘reform’ as another attempt to dismantle the criminal justice system by increment.

Criminal Defence | Friday 17 February 2017

Elmi Awil acquitted of murder and manslaughter at the Old Bailey

Awil was represented by James Scobie QC of the Garden Court Chambers Crime Team.

James Scobie KC

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.

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