News & Views
Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Inquests and Inquiries | Friday 12 October 2018
Murder of Birmingham woman Jacqueline Oakes: Inquest concludes unlawful killing
Kirsten Heaven represented Jacqueline's family at the inquest, instructed by Andrew Petherbridge of Hudgell Solicitors.
Administrative and Public Law, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Immigration Detention Civil Claims | Thursday 11 October 2018
Home Office in major U-turn agrees to Article 3-compliant investigation by Prisons & Probation Ombudsman into abuse at Brook House Immigration Removal Centre
Stephanie Harrison QC of Garden Court Chambers represented one of the abuse victims (MA).
Planning Law, Environmental Law and Climate Justice, Administrative and Public Law | Tuesday 11 September 2018
Eastern Caribbean Court of Appeal to hear new arguments in Barbudans’ legal action against “unlawful” development of international airport
Leslie Thomas QC, Marc Willers QC, Thalia Maragh and Tihomir Mak are instructed in this case.
Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities | Monday 10 September 2018
'Licensed to Kill' - Granada Reports exclusive on those killed by offenders under the supervision of the probation service
Una Morris instructed by Kelly Darlington at Farleys LLP to act for Michael Hoolickin and Matthew McKenzie's families.
Planning Law, Environmental Law and Climate Justice, Administrative and Public Law | Thursday 2 August 2018
Barbudans take legal action against Government of Antigua and Barbuda for unlawful development of an international airport
Legal action seeks injunction to immediately halt development; reveals government continued construction despite knowledge of major ecological, archaeological risks and damage to island
Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Inquests and Inquiries | Friday 20 July 2018
Inquest concludes death of Leon Evans contributed to by failings of community mental health services
The family of Leon Evans were represented at the inquest by Taimour Lay of the Garden Court Chambers Inquests & Inquiries Team.
Immigration Law, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Immigration Detention Civil Claims | Friday 13 July 2018
Medical examination failures led to torture victim’s unlawful detention by Home Secretary
KG was represented by Anthony Vaughan and Miranda Butler instructed by Ahmed Aydeed of Duncan Lewis.
Administrative and Public Law, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Friday 13 July 2018
A woman's fundamental right to choose: the Supreme Court's decision on abortion in Northern Ireland
Miranda Butler is a member of the Garden Court Chambers Civil Liberties and Human Rights Team.
