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Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Monday 24 April 2023

Kelvin Igweani: Family responds to inquest conclusion of ‘lawful killing’ by Thames Valley police

Kelvin Igweani’s family is represented by Stephen Simblet KC of Garden Court Chambers and Patricia Hampel of Birnberg Peirce Ltd.

Stephen Simblet KC

Administrative and Public Law, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Immigration Detention Civil Claims | Thursday 20 April 2023

High Court grants permission for judicial review in challenge to Home Office evacuation response at Harmondsworth

Alex Schymyck of the Garden Court Public Law Team and Nick Armstrong KC of Matrix Chambers acted for the claimants.

Alex Schymyck

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Monday 3 April 2023

Inquest finds inappropriate police restraint and unlawful killing

Paul Clark, of the Garden Court Inquests & Inquiries Team, represented the family, led by Lorna Skinner KC of Matrix Chambers, and instructed by Daniel Lemberger Cooper and Patrick Dunne of Imran Khan and Partners solicitors.

Paul Clark

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Friday 31 March 2023

First submissions made to Covid-19 Inquiry in both Welsh and English

Bethan Harris of Garden Court Chambers is part of the legal team for CBFJ Cymru, instructed by Craig Court of Harding Evans Solicitors.

Bethan Harris

Protest Rights, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Tuesday 28 March 2023

Black Lives Matter demonstrator found not guilty of three counts of violent disorder

Owen Greenhall of the Garden Court Protest Team acted for the defendant, instructed by Hester Cavaciuti and Lodovica Degan of Bindmans LLP.

Owen Greenhall

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Tuesday 28 March 2023

Inquest concludes into Keyham shootings

Emma Favata represented Robert Chapman, brother of Maxine Davison and uncle of Jake Davison in the inquest, instructed by Clare Evans of Saunders Law.

Emma Favata

Inquests and Inquiries, Environmental Law and Climate Justice, Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities | Monday 27 March 2023

Duran Seddon, Edward Grieves & Irena Sabic of Garden Court Chambers & Associate Tenant Anna Morris appointed King’s Counsel today

Garden Court Chambers is delighted to announce that Duran Seddon, Edward Grieves and Irena Sabic of Garden Court Chambers, and Associate Tenant Anna Morris, have been formally appointed King’s Counsel today.

Inquests and Inquiries, Immigration Detention, Asylum and Deportation, Prisoners’ Rights | Friday 24 March 2023

Garden Court Chambers Brook House Inquiry Team jointly wins Highly Commended Halsbury Rule of Law Award at LexisNexis Legal Awards 2023

We are delighted to announce that the Garden Court Chambers Brook House Inquiry Team has jointly won 'Highly Commended' for the Halsbury Rule of Law Award at the Lexis Nexis UK 2023 Awards.

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