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Immigration Law | Monday 19 June 2023

Refugee Week – A limit to compassion?

Maha Sardar of the Garden Court Chambers Immigration Team writes for Refugee Week. This year, the theme is compassion.

Maha Sardar

Family Law, International Family Law, Children Law | Thursday 15 June 2023

‘Care proceedings: jurisdiction and placing children in the EU, post Brexit’ published in Family Law Journal

The article is written by Hannah Rought-Brooks of the Garden Court Chambers Family Law Team for the June Issue of Family Law.

Hannah Rought-Brooks

Family Law | Thursday 15 June 2023

‘Profiting from children subject to state care: is business involvement a sustainable investment?’ published in Family Law Journal

The article is written by Rebekah Wilson of the Garden Court Chambers Family Law Team for the June Issue of Family Law.

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Wednesday 14 June 2023

Joe Pooley’s life and tragic death featured in Netflix documentary series ‘When Missing Turns to Murder’ released today

Joe's mother Sam Nicholls was represented in the inquest by Una Morris, leading Danielle Manson, of the Garden Court Inquests & Inquiries Team, instructed by Sarah Flanagan from Hodge Jones & Allen Solicitors.

Una Morris

Protest Rights, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Tuesday 13 June 2023

Bristol ‘Kill the Bill’ protestor acquitted of violent disorder

Owen Greenhall of the Garden Court Protest Team. represented the defendant, instructed by Hollie Collinge of Kelly’s Solicitors.

Owen Greenhall

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Tuesday 13 June 2023

UK Covid-19 Inquiry first substantive hearing underway – Garden Court counsel instructed

Numerous Garden Court Chambers counsel, of the Garden Court Inquests & Inquiries Team, are instructed in the UK Covid-19 Inquiry.

Criminal Defence, Criminal Appeals | Tuesday 13 June 2023

Out of time appeal success for David Emanuel KC

David Emanuel KC of the Garden Court Criminal Defence Team represented the appellant.

David Emanuel KC

Protest Rights, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Monday 12 June 2023

Black Lives Matter protester acquitted of violent disorder and assault of two police officers

Will Hanson of the Garden Court Protest Team successfully represented the defendant, instructed by Zachary Whyte and Ruby Breward of Sperrin Law.

Will Hanson

Criminal Defence | Wednesday 7 June 2023

Mark Robinson secures acquittal for defendant charged with two counts of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs

Mark Robinson of the Garden Court Criminal Defence Team was instructed by Michael Situ of Lincolns Solicitors.

Mark Robinson

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Tuesday 6 June 2023

What does the Cabinet Office’s judicial review challenge to the Covid-19 Inquiry entail, and where is it going?

Tim Baldwin of Garden Court Chambers provides an initial comment on the Covid-19 Inquiry.

Tim Baldwin

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Tuesday 30 May 2023

Inquest concludes multiple failings in care and neglect contributed to death of Sally Lewis

Sally Lewis’ sister, Julie Bennet, is represented by Stephen Clark of Garden Court Chambers, instructed by Will Whitaker of Bindmans LLP.

Stephen Clark

Criminal Defence, Criminal Appeals | Friday 26 May 2023

Gross Miscarriage of Justice – Application to CCRC reveals jury misled to find Black teens guilty under Joint Enterprise

The families are represented by Keir Monteith KC of the Garden Court Chambers Criminal Defence Team, instructed by Darrell Ennis-Gayle of Hodge Jones & Allen.

Keir Monteith KC

Criminal Defence | Monday 22 May 2023

Alex Taylor-Camara secures acquittal for client accused of importing cannabis worth over £1.5 million

Alex Taylor-Camara, of the Garden Court Chambers Criminal Defence Team, was instructed by Mark Ashford of TV Edwards.

Alex Taylor-Camara

Family Law, Domestic Abuse | Monday 22 May 2023

Luke McLean reviews Section 65 of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 in Family Law Journal

Luke McLean of the Garden Court Chambers Family Team provides a review of Section 65 of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 for the May issue of Family Law Journal.

Luke McLean

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Monday 22 May 2023

Inquest opens into the death of Rachel Garratt

Emma Favata of the Garden Court Inquests & Inquiries Team represents the family of Rachel Garratt, instructed by Chris Callendar of Simpson Millar and supported by the charity INQUEST.

Emma Favata

Criminal Defence, Youth Justice & Child Rights, Family Law | Friday 19 May 2023

Kathryn Cronin and Danielle Manson shortlisted at Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Awards 2023

We are delighted to announce that Kathryn Cronin and Danielle Manson of Garden Court Chambers have both been shortlisted for the Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Awards 2023 (LALYs).

Kathryn Cronin

Protest Rights, Protest Rights, Financial Crime and Confiscation | Thursday 18 May 2023

Tom Wainwright and Justine Compton appointed as Recorders

We are delighted to announce Tom Wainwright (Call: 2003) and Justine Compton (Call: 2005) of Garden Court Chambers have been newly appointed as Recorders by the Queen on the advice of the Lord Chancellor and the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales.

Tom Wainwright

Immigration Law, Administrative and Public Law, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Wednesday 17 May 2023

Interim relief granted in legal challenge over new statutory guidance on Modern Slavery

Raza Halim of the Garden Court Immigration and Public Law Teams is acting for the claimant, alongside Chris Butler KC and Katy Sheridan of Matrix Chambers. Counsel are instructed by Shalini Patel, Hannah Baynes, Freya Mutimer, Hannah Jandu, Rhiannon Croke

Raza Halim

Criminal Defence | Friday 12 May 2023

Defendant acquitted of conspiracy to supply cocaine worth over one million pounds

Shahida Begum, of the Garden Court Chambers Criminal Defence Team, instructed by Saadiya Ahmad of Dexter Henry Solicitors.

Shahida Begum

Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities, Administrative and Public Law, Romani Gypsy and Traveller Rights | Thursday 11 May 2023

Irena Sabic KC appointed Deputy King’s Bench Master

Garden Court Chambers is delighted to announce that our colleague Irena Sabic KC has been appointed by the Lord Chief Justice as a Deputy King’s Bench Master, based at the Royal Courts of Justice.

Irena Sabic KC
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