News & Views
Romani Gypsy and Traveller Rights | Tuesday 5 December 2017
Marc Willers QC appointed as trustee of the European Roma Rights Centre
The ERRC work to combat anti-Romani racism and protect human rights of Roma through strategic litigation, research, policy development, advocacy and education.
Criminal Defence | Monday 4 December 2017
Court of Appeal reduces 7 year default sentence to 4 years
The appellant was represented by Susan Wright, instructed by James O'Hara of Imran Khan & Partners.
Criminal Defence, Financial Crime and Confiscation, International Crime and Conflict Law | Monday 4 December 2017
Garden Court Shortlisted by Legal 500 Awards for Crime Set of the Year - third year running
We are delighted to announce that Garden Court Chambers has been shortlisted by the Legal 500 Awards for Crime Set of the Year for the third year running.
Criminal Defence | Friday 1 December 2017
22 year old acquitted of murder, represented by James Scobie QC
The defendant, a member of the travelling community, was alleged to have murdered another member of the travelling community.
Garden Court Chambers | Thursday 30 November 2017
Garden Court Long Term Mentoring Scheme wins Chambers Diversity Initiative of the Year at UK Diversity Legal Awards 2017
Mia Hakl-Law, Head of Operations & HR, pioneered the mentoring scheme in conjunction with Garden Court's Leslie Thomas QC and Connor Johnston.
Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities, Inquests and Inquiries | Thursday 30 November 2017
Leslie Thomas QC wins Lifetime Achievement Award at UK Diversity Legal Awards 2017
We are delighted to announce that Leslie Thomas QC, Chair and Joint Head of Garden Court Chambers, has won the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Diversity Legal Awards 2017.
Inquests and Inquiries | Tuesday 28 November 2017
High Court quashes inquest conclusions of Stephen Port murder victims
Leslie Thomas QC, Emma Favata and Paul Clark of Garden Court Chambers instructed.
Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Inquests and Inquiries | Tuesday 28 November 2017
Jury find failings in care of detained patient leading to her death in hospital
Ms Simpson was represented by Stephen Simblet, who is a member of the Garden Court Chambers Inquests Team and Civil Liberties Team.