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Family Law, Children Law | Monday 27 February 2023

Minimum marriage age rises to 18 in England and Wales

Naomi Wiseman of Garden Court Chambers supported campaigning groups IKWRO - Women’s Rights Organisation and Girls Not Brides UK pro-bono.

Criminal Defence, Youth Justice & Child Rights, Children’s Rights | Thursday 23 February 2023

Mark Gatley KC secures acquittal for murder

Mark Gatley KC of the Garden Court Criminal Defence Team led Jonathan Rose of 4-5 Gray's Inn Square and was instructed by Hockham Suthi of Riley Hayes Solicitors.

Mark Gatley KC

Protest Rights, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Wednesday 22 February 2023

Protestors acquitted of conspiracy to throw paint over charity, political party and trade union headquarters

Tom Wainwright, Owen Greenhall, Susan Wright and Audrey Cherryl Mogan of the Garden Court Protest Team represented six of the defendants, instructed by Lydia Dagostino of Kellys Solicitors.

Garden Court Chambers | Friday 17 February 2023

Garden Court Chambers and Garden Court North remember Ian Macdonald QC

Garden Court Chambers and Garden Court North were honoured to host a memorial event for Ian Macdonald QC 1939-2019 at Middle Temple Hall on Tuesday 7 February 2023.

Education Law, Children’s Rights | Tuesday 14 February 2023

Changes to legal aid rules in SEND appeals following legal challenge

Amanda Weston KC, Oliver Persey, and Isaac Ricca-Richardson of Garden Court Chambers represented the child, instructed by Emma Vincent Miller of Public Law Project.

Amanda Weston KCOllie PerseyIsaac Ricca-Richardson

Immigration Law | Monday 13 February 2023

High Court finds Afghans discriminated against on grounds of nationality

Sonali Naik KC, Maha Sardar and Gráinne Mellon of Garden Court Chambers acted for AB, instructed by Marcela Navarrete of Wilsons LLP.

Gráinne MellonSonali Naik KCMaha Sardar

Immigration Law | Friday 10 February 2023

Albanian trafficked boys and young men: an addendum review of the February 2023 CPIN

David Neale, legal researcher at Garden Court Chambers, reviews and critiques the February 2023 CPIN.

Immigration Detention, Asylum and Deportation, Immigration Law | Thursday 9 February 2023

High Court orders Home Office to provide Schedule 10 accommodation to destitute migrants

Alex Schymyck of Garden Court Chambers acted for the family, instructed by Rachel Stower and Victor Buehring of Luton Law Centre.

Alex Schymyck

Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities | Monday 6 February 2023

Police force settle civil claim following allegations of rape and coercive control made against an Inspector

Una Morris of Garden Court Chambers acted for 'S', instructed by Sophie Naftalin of Bhatt Murphy Solicitors.

Una Morris

Inquests and Inquiries, Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities | Friday 3 February 2023

Joshua Ball: Inquest to open into death following restraint by Staffordshire Police

Joshua's family are represented by Paul Clark of Garden Court Inquests and Inquiries Team, led by Lorna Skinner KC of Matrix Chambers.

Paul Clark

Garden Court Chambers | Friday 3 February 2023

Albanian blood feuds: yet another unconvincing CPIN

David Neale, legal researcher at Garden Court Chambers, reviews and critiques the January 2023 CPIN.

Criminal Defence, Children’s Rights, Youth Justice & Child Rights | Friday 3 February 2023

Elena Papamichael successfully persuades CPS to discontinue proceedings against her 15-year-old client

Elena Papamichael of the Garden Court Criminal Defence Team represented the defendant.

Elena Papamichael

Criminal Defence | Friday 3 February 2023

Elena Papamichael successfully resists Solicitor General’s Reference in mandatory minimum case

Elena Papamichael of the Garden Court Criminal Defence Team represented the defendant.

Elena Papamichael

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Community Care Law | Wednesday 1 February 2023

Upper Tribunal rules policy of excluding cohabitees without relevant children from bereavement benefit is not incompatible with their human rights

In HM v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (BB); MK v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (BB): [2023] UKUT 15 (AAC) the two appellants challenged the DWP’s refusal to award bereavement benefits following the deaths of their late partners, with whom they were in long-term relationships but not legally married. HM’s claim was […]

Stephen CottleDesmond Rutledge

Garden Court Chambers | Wednesday 1 February 2023

Albanian trafficked boys and young men: a review of the December 2022 CPIN

David Neale, legal researcher at Garden Court Chambers, reviews and critiques the December 2022 CPIN.

Criminal Defence | Thursday 26 January 2023

Michael Goold defends 17 year old found not guilty of murder at the Old Bailey

Michael Goold of Garden Court Chambers was led by Garry Green of Doughty Street Chambers. Counsel were instructed by Shila Keshvari of Edward Fail, Bradshaw & Waterson.

Michael Goold

Housing Law | Wednesday 25 January 2023

Supreme Court to hear appeal concerning whether Rent Repayment Orders can only be made against an immediate landlord or whether a superior landlord can also be liable

Edward Fitzpatrick and Tim Baldwin of the Garden Court Chambers Housing Team representing the appellants.

Edward FitzpatrickTim Baldwin

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Immigration Detention Civil Claims | Tuesday 24 January 2023

Garden Court Chambers Brook House Inquiry Team jointly shortlisted for Halsbury Rule of Law Award at Lexis Nexis 2023 Awards

We are delighted to announce the Brook House Inquiry Team at Garden Court Chambers has been shortlisted for the Halsbury Rule of Law Award at the Lexis Nexis UK 2023 Awards.

Housing Law | Monday 23 January 2023

Garden Court Housing Team responds to Government’s “Technical consultation on changes to the homelessness legislation”

Consultation response by Liz Davies KC and Connor Johnston on behalf of the Garden Court Chambers Housing Team.

Liz Davies KCConnor Johnston

Immigration Law, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Monday 23 January 2023

Sonali Naik KC listed in The Lawyer Hot 100 2023

We are delighted to announce that Sonali Naik KC of Garden Court Chambers has been listed in The Lawyer magazine’s Hot 100 list. The Hot 100 recognises excellence in the legal profession.

Sonali Naik KC
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