News & Views
Administrative and Public Law, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Criminal Defence | 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.
Administrative and Public Law, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Garden Court International | Monday 6 February 2017
Vital times for human rights lawyers as we face attacks on fundamental rights at home and abroad
In these difficult times, human rights lawyers have a vital role to play in challenging prejudice, discrimination and the unlawful exercise of power.
![Leslie Thomas KC](/assets/images/resize/person-tiny/2078.jpg)
Administrative and Public Law, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Community Care Law | Tuesday 31 January 2017
Leslie Thomas QC, Judy Khan QC and Marc Willers QC elected as Joint Heads of Chambers
Garden Court is delighted to announce that Leslie Thomas QC, Judy Khan QC and Marc Willers QC have been elected as Joint Heads of Chambers.
![Marc Willers KC](/assets/images/resize/person-tiny/448.jpg)
![Leslie Thomas KC](/assets/images/resize/person-tiny/2078.jpg)
Administrative and Public Law, Immigration Detention, Asylum and Deportation | Wednesday 4 January 2017
Tribunal’s refusal to grant asylum appeal to former child soldier successfully challenged
Mark Symes of Garden Court's Immigration Team represented the former child soldier.
![Mark Symes](/assets/images/resize/person-tiny/1088.jpg)
Administrative and Public Law, Immigration Detention, Asylum and Deportation | Thursday 29 December 2016
Government reneges on commitment to bring vulnerable unaccompanied refugee children to the UK
Sonali Naik and Bryony Poynor of Garden Court Chambers represent child asylum seekers in legal action against Government.
![Sonali Naik KC](/assets/images/resize/person-tiny/696.jpg)
Administrative and Public Law, Community Care Law, Housing Law | Tuesday 20 December 2016
High Court orders local authority to conduct re-assessment of age and considers “significantly different conclusion” test in ADCS Guidance for the first time
The claimant was represented by Maria Moodie of Garden Court Chambers.
![Maria Moodie](/assets/images/resize/person-tiny/691.jpg)
Administrative and Public Law, Welfare Benefits Law | Wednesday 7 December 2016
Court of Appeal clarifies the approach to be taken when restricting the amount of housing benefit payable to claimants in a women’s refuge
Desmond Rutledge of Garden Court Chambers acted for the Intervener (Roshni).
![Desmond Rutledge](/assets/images/resize/person-tiny/1549.jpg)
Administrative and Public Law, Immigration Detention Civil Claims, Immigration Detention, Asylum and Deportation | Friday 25 November 2016
Amanda Weston in Hong Kong to deliver UNHCR refugee protection training to lawyers and judges
Amanda is also speaking an event organised by The University of Hong Kong and the Justice Centre Hong Kong.
![Amanda Weston KC](/assets/images/resize/person-tiny/2470.jpg)