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Criminal Defence | Friday 14 June 2019

Garden Court Chambers welcomes new tenants Hugh Mullan and Gerwyn Wise to the Crime Team

We are delighted to announce that Hugh Mullan and Gerwyn Wise have joined the Garden Court Crime Team as tenants.

Gerwyn WiseHugh Mullan

Immigration Detention, Asylum and Deportation, Immigration Law, Administrative and Public Law | Friday 14 June 2019

High Court declares Home Secretary’s investigation into immigration detention abuse at Brook House inadequate

Stephanie Harrison QC of Garden Court Chambers represented MA instructed by Lewis Kett and Nicholas Hughes of Duncan Lewis Solicitors.

Stephanie Harrison KC

Immigration Law | Friday 14 June 2019

Jo Wilding launches ‘Droughts and Deserts: a report on the immigration legal aid market’

The report, launched on 12 June, was written by Dr Jo Wilding of Garden Court and funded by the Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust.

Jo Wilding

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Wednesday 12 June 2019

Inquest identifies missed opportunity by Kent Police to seek medical treatment for Carl Maynard after suspected drug swallowing

Stephen Simblet of Garden Court was instructed by Sophie Naftalin and Anastasia Solopova of Bhatt Murphy for the family.

Stephen Simblet KC

Housing Law, Administrative and Public Law | Wednesday 12 June 2019

Landmark Supreme Court ruling on criteria for affordability of accommodation and intentional homelessness

Shu Shin Luh and Connor Johnston of Garden Court were instructed on behalf of the interveners Shelter and the Child Poverty Action Group.

Connor Johnston

Garden Court Chambers | Wednesday 12 June 2019

Mukhtiar Singh and Danielle Manson of Garden Court talk diversity on BBC Radio 4 Law in Action

On 11 June Mukhtiar Singh and Danielle Manson of Garden Court Joshua spoke to Joshua Rozenberg on BBC Radio 4 'Law in Action' on 'Raising the Bar?'

Immigration Law | Tuesday 11 June 2019

Albanian asylum claims: our resource hub

We welcome lawyers who represent Albanian clients to read the resources we have recently published about Albanian asylum claims which are available for free here.

Immigration Law | Monday 10 June 2019

Albanian boys and young men: the risk of trafficking and re-trafficking on return

David Neale of Garden Court's paper addresses the situation of Albanian boys and young men who claim asylum on the basis that they face a risk of trafficking or re-trafficking on return to Albania.

Criminal Appeals, Criminal Defence | Monday 10 June 2019

Sally Challen walks free after prosecutors accept lesser plea of manslaughter for killing abusive husband in coercive control case

Clare Wade QC and Lucie Wibberley of the Garden Court Chambers Crime Team represented Sally Challen, instructed by Harriet Wistrich of Birnberg Peirce & Partners.

Clare Wade KCLucie Wibberley

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Friday 7 June 2019

Inquest into death of Leroy Junior Medford in Thames Valley police custody, opens Monday

Sean Horstead of Garden Court is instructed by Rachel Harger of Bindmans LLP for Marilyn Medford-Hawkins, the sister of Leroy Junior Medford.

Immigration Law | Wednesday 5 June 2019

A practical response to the surge in certification of asylum claims by Albanian nationals

This briefing note is prepared jointly by Garden Court Chambers and the Migrant and Refugee Children's Legal Unit to raise awareness in the sector of a sudden spike in the numbers of asylum claims by Albanian nationals which have been certified as 'clearl

Environmental Law and Climate Justice | Wednesday 5 June 2019

Wales scraps £1.6 billion plan to build Gwent Levels M4 Relief road in south Wales

Grace Brown and Irena Sabic, both of Garden Court, represented Gwent Wildlife Trust, Woodland Trust and the Campaign for Protection of Rural Wales at the public inquiry.

Irena Sabic KCGrace Brown

Housing Law | Tuesday 4 June 2019

Catherine O’Donnell co-authors ‘Housing Conditions: tenants’ rights’ (sixth edition, LAG)

The definitive legal guide to bad housing conditions in rented accommodation in England is written by Catherine O'Donnell of Garden Court, HHJ Jan Luba QC (formerly of Garden Court) and Giles Peaker.

Romani Gypsy and Traveller Rights | Friday 31 May 2019

Marc Willers QC named Times Lawyer of the Week

We're delighted to announce that Marc has been named Times Lawyer of the Week

Marc Willers KC

Criminal Defence | Thursday 30 May 2019

Unanimous not guilty verdict for experienced solicitor accused of perverting the course of justice

James Scobie QC was instructed for the Defendant by Julie Ferguson of Levales Solicitors LLP.

James Scobie KC

Criminal Appeals, Criminal Defence | Friday 24 May 2019

Garden Court Crime Team encourages all members of the Criminal Bar Association to vote in favour of action in the ballot launched today

We call on all our colleagues at the Criminal Bar to join us.

Garden Court Chambers | Thursday 23 May 2019

Joanne Cecil and Una Morris shortlisted for Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Awards 2019

Garden Court is delighted to announce that Joanne Cecil and Una Morris of Garden Court Chambers have both been shortlisted for the Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Awards 2019 (LALYs).

Joanne Cecil KCUna Morris

Public International Law, Administrative and Public Law, Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities | Thursday 23 May 2019

Leslie Thomas QC appointed as Board member by Bar Standards Board

We are delighted to announce that Leslie Thomas QC, Chair and Joint Head of Garden Court Chambers, has been appointed as a new Board member by the Bar Standards Board (BSB).

Garden Court Chambers | Monday 20 May 2019

Garden Court Special Fund awards £12,000 in short-term funding to organisations working to defend civil liberties, human rights and social justice

We are delighted to announce that we have recently provided short-term support to 5 organisations. Each beneficiary has received a payment of between £1,000 and £3,000, amounting to a total of £12,000.

Romani Gypsy and Traveller Rights | Friday 17 May 2019

High Court rules against local authority encampment ban

London Gypsies and Travellers were the interveners, represented pro bono by Marc Willers QC and Tessa Buchanan, both of Garden Court.

Marc Willers KC
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