Gender/sexuality, activism and the promise of law - a two day conference at the University of Westminster with speakers including Maya Sikand and Bethan Harris from Garden Court Chambers
Government & Legislation: Last week On Monday 11th December 2006 the latest Homelessness statistics for England were published. They indicate the lowest number of acceptances by local authorities for 20 years. For the 3rd Quarter 2006 data click hereFor access to statistics for earlier periods click here To accompany the statistics, Communities & Local Government […]
Disability discrimination Lewisham Social Services v Jackson UKEAT/0331/06/DA The Employment Tribunal erred in finding that a failure to consult the Claimant about his disability was a failure to make reasonable adjustments. This was not part of the claim before it and was not in any event a breach of the duty (applying Tarbuck v Sainsbury’s […]
A new paper from Garden Court Chambers offers an introduction to the proposed new Coroners Reform Bill. Leslie Thomas from the Garden Court civil team has written 'Reforming the investigative process into deaths in custody?' which was presented at a semin
Garden Court hosted a successful fundraising event to raise money for children in Sri Lanka who have been affected by the tsunami.
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 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.
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
