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Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Monday 9 June 2025

Godrick Osei Inquest: Black man subjected to use of force and restraint dies in circumstances of “psychological distress” due to his interactions with Devon & Cornwall Police

The family is represented by INQUEST Lawyers Group members Cyrilia Knight and Isabel Gregory of Saunders solicitors and Una Morris of Garden Court Chambers. They are supported by INQUEST Senior Caseworker Jodie Anderson.

Una Morris

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Wednesday 4 June 2025

Godrick Osei: Evidence commences in inquest into death of Black man in mental health crisis following contact with Devon & Cornwall Police

The family is represented by INQUEST Lawyers Group members Cyrilia Knight and Isabel Gregory of Saunders Solicitors and Una Morris of Garden Court Chambers. They are supported by INQUEST Senior Caseworker Jodie Anderson.

Una Morris

Inquests and Inquiries | Tuesday 3 June 2025

Inquest into the death of Lewis Dent concludes

The family was represented by Una Morris of the Garden Court Inquests & Inquiries Team, instructed by Joanna Bennett, Siddharth Sangameswaran, Nancy Collins and Emilia Pearson of Bindmans LLP.

Una Morris

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Monday 12 May 2025

UK Covid-19 Inquiry Module 7 public hearings open

Our Leslie Thomas KC made an opening submission on behalf of core participant, the Federation of Ethnic Minority Healthcare Organisations (FEMHO). Our Una Morris is also on the legal team, instructed by Cyrilia Knight of Saunders Law.

Garden Court Chambers | Monday 7 April 2025

Garden Court barristers recognised on Pro Bono Recognition List of England & Wales 2025

We are delighted to announce that Garden Court barristers have been listed on the Pro Bono Recognition List of England & Wales.

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Wednesday 5 March 2025

Leslie Thomas KC questions witnesses at UK Covid-19 Inquiry Module 5

Our Leslie Thomas KC questioned witnesses on behalf of the Federation of Ethnic Minority Healthcare Organisations (FEMHO).

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Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Monday 3 March 2025

UK Covid-19 Inquiry Module 5 public hearings open

Several Garden Court Barristers made opening submissions on behalf of core participants at the UK Covid-19 Inquiry in Module 5.

Garden Court Chambers | Tuesday 21 January 2025

Leslie Thomas KC and Sonali Naik KC question witnesses at UK Covid-19 Inquiry Module 4

Our Leslie Thomas KC questioned Dame Kate Bingham (Former Chair of Vaccine Taskforce) on behalf of FEMHO and our Sonali Naik KC questioned witness Dr Mary Ramsay (Director of Public Health Programmes, UKHSA) on behalf of Migrant Primary Care Access Group.

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Friday 17 January 2025

Leslie Thomas KC and Sonali Naik KC question witnesses at UK Covid-19 Inquiry Module 4

Today, public hearings for the UK Covid-19 Inquiry Module 4: Vaccines and Therapeutics continued.

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Thursday 16 January 2025

Leslie Thomas KC questions Matt Hancock at UK Covid-19 Inquiry Module 4

Today, public hearings for Module 4 of the the UK Covid-19 Inquiry continued. Our Leslie Thomas KC appeared at the Inquiry to question Matt Hancock on behalf of FEMHO.

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Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Tuesday 14 January 2025

UK Covid-19 Inquiry Module 4 public hearings open

Public hearings for Module 4 of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry, 'Vaccines and Therapeutics' opened this week, with Chair Rt Hon Baroness Hallett DBE hearing opening submissions from core participants. A number of these were presented by members of Garden Court Chambers.

Inquests and Inquiries | Friday 29 November 2024

Garden Court counsel make closing submissions at UK Covid-19 Inquiry Module 3

Members of Garden Court Chambers made closing submissions on behalf of core participants for Module 3 of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry.

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Inquests and Inquiries | Tuesday 15 October 2024

Rajiv Menon KC delivers opening statement to Undercover Policing Inquiry Tranche 2 (Phase 2)

Our Joint Head of Chambers, Rajiv Menon KC represents core participants at the Undercover Policing Inquiry Tranche 2 (Phase 2).

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Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities | Monday 14 October 2024

Undercover Policing Inquiry Tranche 2 (Phase 2) hearings open today

Several Garden Court Barristers represent core participants at the Undercover Policing Inquiry in Tranche 2 (Phase 2).

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Monday 9 September 2024

UK Covid-19 Inquiry Module 3 public hearings open

Several Garden Court Barristers represent core participants at the UK Covid-19 Inquiry in Module 3.

Garden Court Chambers | Monday 17 June 2024

Garden Court barristers recognised on Pro Bono Recognition List of England & Wales

We are delighted to announce that Garden Court barristers have been listed on the Pro Bono Recognition List of England & Wales.

Administrative and Public Law, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Tuesday 11 June 2024

New JUSTICE report finds current government contracting fails to protect the rights of individual service users

A new report, 'Beyond the Blame Game' by JUSTICE, outlines a responsible and rights-centred approach to government contracting. Our Connor Johnston and Una Morris assisted in consulting on this report project.

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Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Wednesday 22 November 2023

Peter Wilcock KC, Leslie Thomas KC, and Kirsten Heaven question Professor Sir Chris Witty at UK Covid-19 Inquiry

Peter Wilcock KC, Leslie Thomas KC, and Kirsten Heaven question Professor Sir Chris Witty at UK Covid-19 Inquiry

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Children’s Rights | Wednesday 4 October 2023

UK Covid-19 Inquiry Module 2 Continues – Opening statement on behalf of Core Participants

Several Garden Court Barristers are representing core participants at the UK Covid-19 Inquiry.

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Children’s Rights | Tuesday 3 October 2023

UK Covid-19 Inquiry Module 2 – Opening statement on behalf of Core Participants

Several Garden Court Barristers are representing core participants at the UK Covid-19 Inquiry.

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