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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.

Criminal Appeals, Financial Crime and Confiscation, Criminal Defence | Tuesday 14 February 2017

Di Middleton appointed Queen’s Counsel

Di Middleton QC is a member of the Garden Court Chambers Crime Team.

Criminal Defence, Family Law | Monday 13 February 2017

Anya Lewis and Emma Fenn secure acquittal in “Shaken Baby Syndrome” case

The defendant was represented by Anya Lewis and Emma Fenn of Garden Court Chambers.

Anya Lewis KCEmma Fenn

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Inquests and Inquiries | Monday 6 February 2017

Police use of pepper spray and “strong physical contact” contributed to death of Darran Hunt

Darran Hunt's family was represented by Tom Stoate of Garden Court's Inquests Team.

Administrative and Public Law, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities | 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

Administrative and Public Law, Housing Law, Children 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 KCLeslie Thomas KC

Family Law | Friday 27 January 2017

Garden Court welcomes Ann Osborne to its Family Team

We are delighted to announce that Ann Osborne has joined Garden Court Chambers.

Garden Court Chambers | Thursday 26 January 2017

Garden Court Chambers mourns the death of Adrian Steel

It is with great sadness that we share the tragic news of the death of Adrian Steel.

Immigration Law, Immigration: Personal and Business, Immigration Detention, Asylum and Deportation | Tuesday 24 January 2017

What lies ahead for immigration law in 2017?

Greg O Ceallaigh speaks to LexisNexis about what 2017 might mean for immigration law.

Greg Ó Ceallaigh KC

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Inquests and Inquiries | Friday 20 January 2017

Jury concludes neglect contributed to death of Dean Saunders at HMP Chelmsford

Dean Saunders' family is represented by Sean Horstead of Garden Court Chambers.

Garden Court Chambers | Friday 20 January 2017

Women’s March on London, Saturday 21 January: Why we are marching

On 21 January, an international day of action, we will be marching under the Garden Court Chambers banner in solidarity standing up for human rights and against hate.

Criminal Defence | Wednesday 18 January 2017

Garden Court barristers secure collapse of murder trial against UK Grime star CBiz

Michael Ivers QC, Michael Turner QC, Martin Huseyin and Sam Robinson are all members of the Crime Team.

Sam Robinson KCMichael Turner KCMichael Ivers KC

Environmental Law and Climate Justice | Wednesday 18 January 2017

High Court challenge launched over Lancashire fracking site on climate change grounds

Marc Willers QC of Garden Court Chambers is representing the claimant, anti-fracking campaigner Gayzer Frackman, in the High Court challenge.

Marc Willers KC

Immigration Detention, Asylum and Deportation | Wednesday 18 January 2017

Deaf six-year-old boy threatened with removal given a last-minute reprieve

The boy is being represented by Gráinne Mellon of Garden Court Chambers.

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities, Inquests and Inquiries | Tuesday 17 January 2017

Public Inquiry opens into the fatal police shooting of unarmed Anthony Grainger in 2012

The parents Anthony Grainger are represented by Leslie Thomas QC of Garden Court Chambers.

Leslie Thomas KC

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities | Friday 6 January 2017

Families of Stephen Port murder victims issue plea for information through lawyers

The families of Stephen Port's victims are represented by Leslie Thomas QC, Emma Favata and Paul Clark.

Leslie Thomas KCEmma FavataPaul Clark

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

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

Criminal Defence | Friday 23 December 2016

Charity worker cleared of funding terrorism

Pervez Rafiq was represented by Hossein Zahir and Vikki Kerly of Garden Court's Crime Team.

Hossein Zahir KC
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