News & Views
Protest Rights, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Monday 12 June 2023
Black Lives Matter protester acquitted of violent disorder and assault of two police officers
Will Hanson of the Garden Court Protest Team successfully represented the defendant, instructed by Zachary Whyte and Ruby Breward of Sperrin Law.
![Will Hanson](/assets/images/resize/person-tiny/2862.jpg)
Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Tuesday 6 June 2023
What does the Cabinet Office's judicial review challenge to the Covid-19 Inquiry entail, and where is it going?
Tim Baldwin of Garden Court Chambers provides an initial comment on the Covid-19 Inquiry.
![Tim Baldwin](/assets/images/resize/person-tiny/1279.jpg)
Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Tuesday 30 May 2023
Inquest concludes multiple failings in care and neglect contributed to death of Sally Lewis
Sally Lewis’ sister, Julie Bennet, is represented by Stephen Clark of Garden Court Chambers, instructed by Will Whitaker of Bindmans LLP.
![Stephen Clark](/assets/images/resize/person-tiny/1240.jpg)
Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Monday 22 May 2023
Inquest opens into the death of Rachel Garratt
Emma Favata of the Garden Court Inquests & Inquiries Team represents the family of Rachel Garratt, instructed by Chris Callendar of Simpson Millar and supported by the charity INQUEST.
![Emma Favata](/assets/images/resize/person-tiny/2487.jpg)
Romani Gypsy and Traveller Rights, Welfare Benefits Law, Planning Law | Friday 19 May 2023
Kathryn Cronin and Danielle Manson shortlisted at Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Awards 2023
We are delighted to announce that Kathryn Cronin and Danielle Manson of Garden Court Chambers have both been shortlisted for the Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Awards 2023 (LALYs).
![Kathryn Cronin](/assets/images/resize/person-tiny/701.jpg)
Immigration Law, Administrative and Public Law, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Wednesday 17 May 2023
Interim relief granted in legal challenge over new statutory guidance on Modern Slavery
Raza Halim of the Garden Court Immigration and Public Law Teams is acting for the claimant, alongside Chris Butler KC and Katy Sheridan of Matrix Chambers. Counsel are instructed by Shalini Patel, Hannah Baynes, Freya Mutimer, Hannah Jandu, Rhiannon Croke
![Raza Halim](/assets/images/resize/person-tiny/685.jpg)
Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities, Immigration Detention Civil Claims, Immigration: Personal and Business | Thursday 11 May 2023
Irena Sabic KC appointed Deputy King’s Bench Master
Garden Court Chambers is delighted to announce that our colleague Irena Sabic KC has been appointed by the Lord Chief Justice as a Deputy King’s Bench Master, based at the Royal Courts of Justice.
![Irena Sabic KC](/assets/images/resize/person-tiny/1637.jpg)
Criminal Defence, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Tuesday 9 May 2023
Mark Robinson secures acquittal for defendant accused of supplying Class A drugs
Mark Robinson of the Garden Court Chambers Crime Team acted for the defendant, instructed by Natasha Anderson of Andersons Solicitors.
![Mark Robinson](/assets/images/resize/person-tiny/2871.jpg)