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Housing Law | Thursday 23 March 2017

Court of Appeal rules on the requirements of a valid notice to end an introductory tenancy

Tim Baldwin and Justine Compton of Garden Court Chambers appeared for the Respondent.

Edward FitzpatrickTim Baldwin

Administrative and Public Law, Immigration Detention, Asylum and Deportation | Thursday 23 March 2017

Updated Iraq country guidance clarifies criteria for assessing entitlement to international protection

David Jones of Garden Court Chambers acted for the claimant.

David Jones

Immigration Detention Civil Claims, Immigration Law, Immigration Detention, Asylum and Deportation | Wednesday 22 March 2017

Upper Tribunal finds Ukrainian prison conditions breach Article 3 ECHR in landmark country guideline case

Mark Symes of Garden Court Chambers represented both appellants.

Mark Symes

Criminal Defence | Wednesday 22 March 2017

R v BH & Others: Acquittal of Conspiracy to Breach Immigration Law

Peter Wilcock QC and Minka Braun of Garden Court Chambers represented BH.

Peter Wilcock KCMinka Braun

Administrative and Public Law, Environmental Law and Climate Justice | Tuesday 21 March 2017

Marc Willers QC represents campaigners in High Court challenge against Lancashire fracking plans

Environmental and planning law barrister, Marc Willers QC of Garden Court Chambers represents local campaigner, Gayzer Frackman.

Marc Willers KC

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.

Immigration: Personal and Business, Immigration Detention, Asylum and Deportation | Friday 10 March 2017

“It can be life-changing for refugee and migrant women to finally be believed, and to be granted safety.”

Immigration barrister Helen Foot describes the challenges facing her female clients and how, with her solicitors, she can help them access the legal protection they are entitled to.

Helen Foot

Employment and Discrimination Law | Friday 10 March 2017

Nicola Braganza of Garden Court wins indirect sex discrimination case against Scottish manufacturer

A Scottish manufacturer has been told to reinstate a respected HR professional after being found guilty of unfair dismissal and unlawful sex discrimination.

Nicola Braganza KC

Garden Court Chambers | Friday 10 March 2017

“In refusing to be silenced, we can continue to break down any barriers that remain.”

Amy Carrington has worked in marketing and events with us for three and a half years, after finishing her human rights MA.

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.

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, 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.

Marguerite Russell

Housing Law | Tuesday 7 March 2017

Successful challenge to the water service charge levied on a social tenant by the Royal Borough of Greenwich

Tim Baldwin of Garden Court Chambers represented the defendant.

Tim Baldwin

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.

Richard ReynoldsPaul ClarkUna Morris

Administrative and Public Law, Housing Law | Tuesday 7 March 2017

Tim Baldwin successfully challenges Brent Council’s decision to offer accommodation to a homeless family over 100 miles away in Birmingham

Tim Baldwin of Garden Court Chambers represented the appellant in RB v London Borough of Brent.

Tim Baldwin

Family Law | Tuesday 7 March 2017

“It’s 2017 – the courts and practitioners need to work hard to ensure that women don’t feel as though they’re left behind”

Family barrister Rebekah Wilson is our Women's Rights Trailblazer of the day.

Immigration Law, Immigration Detention, Asylum and Deportation | Monday 6 March 2017

“On March 8th, I will think of the refugee and migrant women, whom it is a privilege to represent”

Emma Fitzsimons reflects on the refugee clients who inspire her and the barriers that remain.

Emma Fitzsimons

Criminal Defence | Friday 3 March 2017

Tom Wainwright secures acquittal of defendant charged with large scale conspiracy to manufacture and transfer firearms

Tom Wainwright has secured the acquittal of a defendant charged with a large scale conspiracy to manufacture and transfer prohibited firearms.

Tom Wainwright

Immigration Law, Immigration Detention, Asylum and Deportation | Wednesday 1 March 2017

Supreme Court – Permission to appeal granted in nationality appeals

Sonali Naik and Helen Foot of Garden Court Chambers are acting on behalf of all three appellants.

Helen FootSonali Naik KC

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities | Tuesday 28 February 2017

Merseyside Police settle claim for false imprisonment and disability discrimination following unlawful strip search of severely disabled young woman

The claimant was represented by Maya Sikand of Garden Court's Civil Liberties Team.
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