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Administrative and Public Law, Immigration Detention Civil Claims, Immigration Detention, Asylum and Deportation | Friday 2 February 2018

High Court rules on “discriminatory and unlawful practices” at Brook House. Muslim immigration detainees forced to worship in degrading conditions.

The claimants were represented by Stephanie Harrison QC, Raza Halim and Stephen Simblet and instructed by Duncan Lewis Public Law.

Raza HalimStephanie Harrison KCStephen Simblet KC

Immigration Detention, Asylum and Deportation | Friday 12 January 2018

Sonali Naik named Lawyer of the Week in the Times

Sonali Naik, who will be appointed Queen's Counsel in February, has been named Lawyer of the Week.

Sonali Naik KC

Administrative and Public Law, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Immigration Detention, Asylum and Deportation | Thursday 11 January 2018

Garden Court Chambers welcomes Miranda Butler to the Immigration Team

We are thrilled to announce that Miranda Butler has joined the Immigration Team at Garden Court Chambers.

Administrative and Public Law, Immigration Detention, Asylum and Deportation | Thursday 23 November 2017

Nicola Braganza invited by the Estonian Presidency of the Council of the EU to speak on multiple discrimination in Brussels

On 14 November 2017 she presented to the Working Group on Social Questions of the Council of the EU.

Nicola Braganza KC

Administrative and Public Law, Immigration Detention, Asylum and Deportation | Monday 6 November 2017

Statutory guidance on adults at risk under scrutiny

Following the judgment in Medical Justice and others, Shu Shin Luh of Garden Court Chambers says it is inevitable that the statutory guidance will need to be reviewed.

Immigration Detention, Asylum and Deportation | Thursday 2 November 2017

Principal Judge of Asylum Support Tribunal allows “Landmark” Case

Bryony Poynor represented the family pro bono instructed by the Asylum Support Appeals Project.

International Human Rights, Migration and Asylum Law, Public International Law | Friday 13 October 2017

Louise Hooper to deliver training at event co-organised by UNHCR and Council of Europe in Madrid on 16 October

Louise Hooper will be delivering the training in her capacity as Council of Europe expert on migration and gender.

Louise Hooper

Administrative and Public Law, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Immigration Detention Civil Claims | Tuesday 10 October 2017

High Court rules Government redefinition of torture in immigration detention policy is unlawful

Stephanie Harrison QC and Shu Shin Luh of Garden Court Chambers represented Medical Justice and two victims of gender based violence.

Stephanie Harrison KC

Administrative and Public Law, Immigration Detention, Asylum and Deportation | Friday 6 October 2017

In the shadow of Brexit: Anti-Slavery Day 2017

In October’s edition of Legal Action Magazine, Shu Shin Luh and Silvia Nicolaou Garcia consider what progress has been made in abolishing modern-day slavery in the UK, seven years on from the first Anti-Slavery Day.

Administrative and Public Law, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Community Care Law | Friday 22 September 2017

Bach Commission report calls for Rights to Justice Act and far wider eligibility for legal aid

Garden Court Chambers contributed evidence to the Bach Commission.

Joanne Cecil KCLucie Wibberley

Administrative and Public Law, Immigration Detention Civil Claims, Immigration Law | Friday 18 August 2017

High Court finds “without hesitation” that detention of torture victim in the Detained Fast Track was unlawful

The claimant was represented by Raza Halim of Garden Court Chambers.

Raza Halim

Immigration Law, Immigration Detention, Asylum and Deportation | Tuesday 15 August 2017

First-tier Tribunal allows the asylum appeal of Iranian Kurdish activist

The appellant was represented by Grace Brown of Garden Court Chambers.

Grace Brown

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

Administrative and Public Law, Community Care Law, Immigration Detention, Asylum and Deportation | Monday 17 July 2017

Inquiry into unaccompanied and separated minors in Europe

Written and oral evidence was submitted by Garden Court Chambers.

Kathryn Cronin

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.

Administrative and Public Law, Immigration Detention, Asylum and Deportation | Wednesday 14 June 2017

Supreme Court rules ‘deport first, appeal later’ system unlawful

Sonali Naik and Bijan Hoshi of Garden Court Chambers represented Bail for Immigration Detainees (BID) as first Interveners.

Sonali Naik KCBijan Hoshi

Immigration Detention, Asylum and Deportation | Tuesday 9 May 2017

High Court overturns refusal to allow fresh claim for revocation of deportation order

David Jones of Garden Court Chambers represented the claimant in the High Court.

David Jones

Administrative and Public Law, Immigration Detention, Asylum and Deportation | Thursday 23 March 2017

Updated Iraq country guidance clarifies criteria for assessing entitlement to international protection

David Jones of Garden Court Chambers acted for the claimant.

David Jones

Immigration Detention Civil Claims, Immigration Law, Immigration Detention, Asylum and Deportation | Wednesday 22 March 2017

Upper Tribunal finds Ukrainian prison conditions breach Article 3 ECHR in landmark country guideline case

Mark Symes of Garden Court Chambers represented both appellants.

Mark Symes

Immigration: Personal and Business, Immigration Detention, Asylum and Deportation | Friday 10 March 2017

“It can be life-changing for refugee and migrant women to finally be believed, and to be granted safety.”

Immigration barrister Helen Foot describes the challenges facing her female clients and how, with her solicitors, she can help them access the legal protection they are entitled to.

Helen Foot

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