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Garden Court Chambers | Tuesday 12 December 2006

Tsunami relief continues at Garden Court

Garden Court hosted a successful fundraising event to raise money for children in Sri Lanka who have been affected by the tsunami.

Garden Court Chambers | Monday 11 December 2006

Issue 41 – 11th December 2006

Government & Legislation: Last Week On Monday 4th December 2006 the latest tranche of the Disability Discrimination Act 2005 provisions relating to Housing came into force. They impose on most landlords new duties to make reasonable adjustments to reflect the needs of disabled people and require public and social landlords to discharge a general disability […]

Garden Court Chambers | Monday 11 December 2006

Issue 38 – 11th December 2006

News The Asylum and Immigration Tribunal (Fast Track Procedure) (Amendment) Rules 2006 amend the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal (Fast Track Procedure) Rules 2005 to bring them into line with the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal (Procedure) Rules 2005. More info In response to concerns about the health of HIV positive asylum seekers being put at risk […]

Garden Court Chambers | Tuesday 5 December 2006

Mark Muller QC and Dexter Dias, shortlisted for Liberty’s Human Rights Lawyer of the Year Award 2006

Two members of Garden Court Chambers have been shortlisted for Liberty's prestigious Human Rights Lawyer of the Year Award 2006 in recognition of their commitment to human rights.

Garden Court Chambers | Monday 4 December 2006

Issue 22 – 4th December 2006

Cases Statutory disciplinary and grievance procedures Department for Constitutional Affairs v Jones UKEAT/0333/06/DM For the purposes of regulation 6(5) Employment Act 2002 (Dispute Resolution) Regulations 2004 (“the Regulations") a grievance that the employer has dismissed or is contemplating dismissal includes a complaint about the manner in which the employer is contemplating dismissal and the manner […]

Garden Court Chambers | Monday 4 December 2006

Issue 37 – 4th December

News The Immigration (Certificate of Entitlement to Right of Abode in the United Kingdom) Regulations 2006 provide the procedure under which a person can apply for and obtain a Certificate of Entitlement to Right of Abode in the United Kingdom. More info The Home Office warns that persons planning to apply for indefinite leave to […]

Garden Court Chambers | Monday 4 December 2006

New tenants join Garden Court

Two new tenants have joined Garden Court this month. Stephen Marsh has joined our civil team practice after completing his pupillage at Garden Court; David Emanuel joins us from Pump Court Chambers to practise in our criminal team.

Garden Court Chambers | Monday 4 December 2006

Issue 40 – 4th December 2006

Government Legislation Last week On 27 November 2006 the Government issued new guidance to local housing authorities applying for approval of selective licensing schemes, in respect of private rented housing, under the Housing Act 2004 (Parts 2 and 3). Click here for a copy: On 28 November 2006 the Government published the Greater London Authority […]

Garden Court Chambers | Monday 27 November 2006

Garden Court QC, Ian Macdonald, praised for his work to release death row prisoner, Abu Jamal

Garden Court QC, Ian Macdonald, praised for his work to release death row prisoner, Abu Jamal The case of death row prisoner, Mumia Abu Jamal, is due to be reviewed in the new year after 24 years on death row. Ian Macdonald, QC, at Garden Court Chambers has been praised for his work on the […]

Garden Court Chambers | Monday 27 November 2006

Issue 39 – 27th November 2006

Government & Legislation On 22 November 2006 the Government announced details of the successful bidders who will operate the National Tenancy Deposit Scheme for assured shorthold tenancies from April 2007. For the details click here Cases Cumbria Police v Wright [2006] All ER (D) 265 (Nov), 20 November 2006. The police served a closure notice […]

Garden Court Chambers | Monday 27 November 2006

Issue 36 – 27th November 2006

Parliament Draft immigration access regulations: Bulgaria and Romania The draft immigration accession regulations for the accession of Bulgaria and Romania on 1 January 2006 have been laid before parliament. Bulgarian and Romanian nationals will not have access to the labour market in the UK save through existing schemes and immigration rules applicable to non-EU nationals […]

Garden Court Chambers | Wednesday 22 November 2006

Latest Events in Chambers

Garden Court Chambers regularly hosts events and meetings for a number of different charities and organisations involved in social justice, with many of our barristers actively involved in these organisations.

Garden Court Chambers | Wednesday 22 November 2006

Murabek analysis to be published by Garden Court prison law team on December 1st

Barristers from the prison law team at Garden Court Chambers have written a critical analysis on the judicial inquiry of the Murabek case and recommendations for the reform of the prison system. The booklet will be released at the Zahid Mubarek Conferen

Garden Court Chambers | Monday 20 November 2006

Issue 38 – 20th November 2006

Government and Legislation Two Government Bills concerning housing-related matters received Royal Assent at the end of the Parliamentary Year 2005/2006. The Police and Justice Act 2006 contains provisions (in Part 2) enabling social landlords to apply for parenting orders and it replaces the current Anti Social Behaviour Injunction. For a copy of the Act click […]

Garden Court Chambers | Monday 20 November 2006

Issue 21 – 20th November

Cases Protective awards TGWU v Brauer Coley Ltd (in administration) UKEAT/0313/06 Where a protective award is made against a company (now in administration) for breach of the obligation to consult it in relation to employees represented by a trade union, other employees in respect of whom the trade union is not recognised, cannot obtain an […]

Garden Court Chambers | Monday 20 November 2006

Issue 35 – 20th November

Parliament New Immigration Bill: There is to be a new immigration bill introduced in the 2006-2007 Parliamentary session. The Border and Immigration bill is to give the immigration service extra powers in relation to border control and immigration related crime. Apparently, it will also make it easier for the Home Office to deport those convicted […]

Garden Court Chambers | Friday 17 November 2006

‘Seeking Asylum Alone’ Report Launch

Seeking Asylum Alone UK was released on Monday 13th November at Garden Court Chambers.

Garden Court Chambers | Tuesday 14 November 2006

Issue 34 – 14th November 2006

Parliament The Joint Committee on Human Rights published its report ‘The Human Rights Act: the DCA and the Home Office Reviews’. http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/jt200506/jtselect/jtrights/278/278.pdf The Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (Juxtaposed Controls)(Amendment) Order 2006, SI 2006/2908 was made on 4.11.6 and comes into force on 18.11.6. It adds to the powers that may be exercised by immigration […]

Garden Court Chambers | Monday 13 November 2006

Issue 37 – 13th November 2006

Government and Legislation Last week the Government began pilot-testing of the Home Information Packs required for housing sales transactions by the Housing Act 2004. The pilot began in Newcastle Upon Tyne and is being extended to Northampton, Huddersfield, Southampton, Cambridge and Bath. It starts nationally on 1 June 2007. Click here for the details On […]