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Criminal Defence, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Wednesday 22 November 2023

Art Not Evidence Launches Campaign to Stop Rap Lyrics Being Used as Evidence

Keir Monteith KC, of the Garden Court Chambers Criminal Defence Team, is a member of Art Not Evidence. Keir is frequently instructed in trials and appeals where rap evidence is prejudicially used.

Keir Monteith KCAudrey Cherryl MoganShina Animashaun

Protest Rights, Protest Rights, Criminal Defence | Tuesday 21 November 2023

High Court Dismisses DPP’s Appeal Against Acquittal of Protestors Who Called Iain Duncan Smith “Tory Scum”

Tom Wainwright led Elena Papamichael. Owen Greenhall led Mira Hammad. Tom, Elena and Owen are members of the Garden Court Chambers Protest Rights Team.

Tom WainwrightOwen GreenhallElena Papamichael

Protest Rights, Protest Rights, Protest Rights | Friday 17 November 2023

Extinction Rebellion protestors cleared of criminal damage to Treasury building

Michael Goold, of the Garden Court Chambers Protest Rights Team, was instructed by Jenny Winter of Birds Solicitors.

Michael Goold

Protest Rights, Criminal Defence, Protest Rights | Friday 17 November 2023

Extinction Rebellion activists cleared of £500,000 damage to HSBC

Owen Greenhall, of the Garden Court Protest Team, acted for an Extinction Rebellion protestor, instructed by Jane Cleasby of Kellys Solicitors.

Owen Greenhall

Protest Rights, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Criminal Defence | Thursday 16 November 2023

Tom Wainwright acts for defendant cleared of violent disorder at protest

Tom Wainwright of the Garden Court Chambers Protest Rights Team acted for the defendant, instructed by Hester Cavaciuti of Bindmans LLP, who was assisted by Shivani Soni, trainee solicitor.

Tom Wainwright

Criminal Appeals, Criminal Defence | Thursday 16 November 2023

Mark Robinson successful in Criminal Court of Appeal

Mark Robinson of the Garden Court Crime Team was instructed by the Criminal Appeals Office after the single Judge granted a Representation Order.

Mark Robinson

Financial Crime and Confiscation, Criminal Defence | Monday 13 November 2023

Alex Taylor-Camara secures acquittal in fraud trial

Alex Taylor-Camara of the Garden Court Crime Team acted for the defendant, instructed by Abdul Mojid and Tarjana Hussain at Wainwright Cummings.

Alex Taylor-Camara

Protest Rights, Protest Rights, Criminal Defence | Friday 10 November 2023

Russell Fraser acts in successful appeal against ‘Kill the Bill’ protestor’s sentence

Russell Fraser, of the Garden Court Protest Team, acted for the Appellant. He was instructed by Laura O’Brien of Hodge Jones & Allen.

Russell Fraser

Criminal Defence | Friday 3 November 2023

Sam Robinson KC secures acquittal of murder and manslaughter at Croydon Court

Sam Robinson KC of the Garden Court Crime Team acted for the defendant, leading Tom Mayall of GT Stewart, instructed by Clare Dissington of GT Stewart.

Sam Robinson KC

Criminal Defence | Friday 27 October 2023

Court of Appeal quashes conviction for murder

Peter Wilcock KC and Catherine Oborne of the Garden Court Criminal Defence Team represented the appellant, Stuart Layden.

Peter Wilcock KCCatherine Oborne

Criminal Defence | Thursday 26 October 2023

Mark Robinson secures acquittal for defendant at Guildford Crown Court

Mark Robinson of the Garden Court Criminal Defence Team successfully acted for the defendant, instructed by Wainwright Cummins.

Mark Robinson

Administrative and Public Law, Community Care Law, Criminal Defence | Monday 9 October 2023

Garden Court Chambers welcomes four new pupils

Garden Court Chambers is delighted to welcome four new pupils: Matthew Banks, Abby Buttle, Daniella Davenport, and Christopher Lambert.

Domestic Abuse, Visas, Administrative and Public Law | Wednesday 4 October 2023

Garden Court secures top tier rankings in the Legal 500 UK 2024

Garden Court Chambers is proud to be recognised as a Top Tier set again in the Legal 500 UK 2024 rankings.

Criminal Defence | Tuesday 19 September 2023

Defendant acquitted of perverting the course of justice in under 90 minutes

Danielle Manson of the Garden Court Criminal Defence Team successfully represented the defendant, instructed by Emma Tingling of Amosu Robinshaw.

Criminal Defence, Children’s Rights | Wednesday 13 September 2023

New practical guide for lawyers to help reduce the over-criminalisation of care experienced children and young adults launches today

Dare to Care: Representing care experienced young people, written by Kate Aubrey-Johnson of the Garden Court Chambers Children's Rights Team, and Dr Laura Janes, consultant solicitor at GT Stewart, in collaboration with the policy forum at the Drive Forwa

Kate Aubrey-Johnson

Criminal Defence, Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Monday 11 September 2023

Garden Court Chambers shortlisted in seven categories at Chambers UK Bar Awards 2023

We are delighted to announce that Garden Court Chambers has been shortlisted in seven categories at The Chambers UK Bar Awards 2023.

Grace BrownSonali Naik KCUna Morris

Criminal Appeals, Criminal Defence | Thursday 7 September 2023

Sentencing Council responds to Clare Wade KC’s Domestic Homicide Sentencing Review

Clare Wade KC, who was appointed Independent Reviewer on domestic homicide, published the Domestic Homicide Sentencing Review earlier in 2023.

Clare Wade KC

Children’s Rights, Youth Justice & Child Rights, Criminal Defence | Tuesday 5 September 2023

Kate Aubrey-Johnson and Elena Papamichael contribute to Legal Action Youth Justice Update

Kate Aubrey-Johnson and Elena Papamichael of the Garden Court Children's Rights Team have written for Legal Action Magazine.

Kate Aubrey-JohnsonElena Papamichael

Criminal Defence, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Monday 4 September 2023

London bus driver found not guilty of assaulting a police officer

Meredoc McMinn of the Garden Court Criminal Defence Team successfully represented the defendant, instructed by Jessica Murray of Hodge Jones & Allen.

Meredoc McMinn

Criminal Defence | Friday 25 August 2023

James Scobie KC secures acquittal for murder

James Scobie KC of the Garden Court Criminal Defence Team successfully represented the defendant, leading Robert Ward of 15NBS Chambers, and instructed by Panayiotis Symeou of Faradays Solicitors.

James Scobie KC

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