News & Views
Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Inquests and Inquiries | Monday 20 February 2017
Inquest jury highlights failures at HMP Elmley after death of Levi Smith
Levi Smith's family was represented at the inquest by Sean Horstead of Garden Court Chambers, instructed by Beth Handley of Hickman and Rose.
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.
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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, 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.
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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.
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.
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Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Inquests and Inquiries | Thursday 15 December 2016
Inquest jury finds risk assessment and communication failures contributed to death of Christopher Cousins
Chris's family were represented by Tom Stoate of Garden Court's Inquest Team.
Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities, Inquests and Inquiries | Friday 9 December 2016
Leslie Thomas QC talks to Renegade Inc about disenfranchisement, the police and Mark Duggan
In this TV interview, Leslie Thomas QC of Garden Court Chambers assesses what can happen when a community faces constant disenfranchisement.
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