News & Views
Immigration Law | Thursday 4 April 2019
Albanian blood feuds and certification: a critical view
This paper is written by David Neale, legal researcher and former barrister at Garden Court Chambers.
Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Criminal Defence | Wednesday 3 April 2019
Inquest jury finds police failings led to death of detained man
The family of Lee Sparks was represented by Owen Greenhall of the Garden Court Crime and Civil Liberties teams. He was instructed by Lochlinn Parker of ITN Solicitors.
Criminal Defence | Wednesday 3 April 2019
Hillsborough trial jury find club safety officer guilty of safety breach and fail to reach verdict on match commander, David Duckenfield
Following eight days of deliberation the jury in the Hillsborough trial have delivered a guilty verdict against Graham Mackrell, the Sheffield Wednesday FC secretary and safety officer at the time of the disaster.
Environmental Protest, Protest Rights, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Wednesday 3 April 2019
Court of Appeal overturns draconian injunctions preventing protests against INEOS fracking activities
Stephanie Harrison QC and Stephen Simblet represented Joe Corré. Henry Blaxland QC & Stephen Clark represented Friends of the Earth.
Family Law | Tuesday 2 April 2019
Family Law Update: 'Placement in Ghana: proportionality, human rights and the guardian'
This case concerns a decision as to whether the child, ‘A’ should be placed in Ghana with extended family members or remain in the UK in the care of his foster carer.
Family Law | Tuesday 2 April 2019
Family Law Update: "Reporting restrictions: when are they useful?"
This case concerns the making of a reporting restrictions order in relation to the birth parents of a young child.
Family Law | Tuesday 2 April 2019
Family Law Update: When should a ward of court be permitted to attend a foreign trial to give evidence?
This case concerns two boys, X who is 12 years old and Y who is 8 years old. Both were wards of the court. The application was for X to travel to India to answer a witness summons is
Administrative and Public Law, Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Wednesday 27 March 2019
Former First Minister of Wales acted unlawfully in setting up inquiry into Carl Sargeant’s death, High Court rules
Mrs Sargeant is represented by Leslie Thomas QC instructed by Neil Hudgell of Hudgell Solicitors.
