News & Views
Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities | Tuesday 28 March 2017
Metropolitan Police Service pay compensation after arresting victim of identity fraud
Una Morris of Garden Court Chambers represented the claimant.
Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Criminal Defence | Tuesday 28 March 2017
"Diversion from prosecution is key in reforming the landscape of women in the Criminal Justice System"
Criminal defence barrister Paramjit Ahluwalia calls for a radical new approach to women in the criminal justice system.
Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Immigration Detention Civil Claims | Monday 27 March 2017
Dan Randall joins Garden Court Chambers as Civil Team Practice Manager
Dan Randall has joined the civil liberties, social welfare and employment teams as Practice Manager.
Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Criminal Defence | Friday 10 March 2017
"We need to recognise that barriers exist and work as a team to smash these glass ceilings"
Criminal defence barrister Paramjit Ahluwalia describes the barriers that remain and what inspires her to smash them down.
Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Prisoners’ Rights | Thursday 9 March 2017
“Our higher courts have recognised that there are few interventions more serious than separating a mother from her baby”
Women's rights trailblazer Maya Sikand launches new report on access to prison mother & baby units.
Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Criminal Defence | Wednesday 8 March 2017
Garden Court co-founder and feminist barrister Marguerite Russell – our IWD #BeBoldForChange inspiration
Marguerite describes the women's rights issues she’s campaigned on passionately throughout her career.
Administrative and Public Law, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Wednesday 8 March 2017
“I would like the next generation of women to know that we did our bit.”
Women’s rights trailblazer Gráinne Mellon discusses her inspirations and how we can overcome barriers to equality.
Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities, Prisoners’ Rights | Tuesday 7 March 2017
Women compensated by the Ministry of Justice for strip-searches in prison
Una Morris was instructed to represent the women at trial and negotiated settlement of the claims.
