News & Views
Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Prisoners’ Rights | Thursday 9 March 2017
“Our higher courts have recognised that there are few interventions more serious than separating a mother from her baby”
Women's rights trailblazer Maya Sikand launches new report on access to prison mother & baby units.
Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Criminal Defence | Wednesday 8 March 2017
Garden Court co-founder and feminist barrister Marguerite Russell – our IWD #BeBoldForChange inspiration
Marguerite describes the women's rights issues she’s campaigned on passionately throughout her career.
Administrative and Public Law, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Wednesday 8 March 2017
“I would like the next generation of women to know that we did our bit.”
Women’s rights trailblazer Gráinne Mellon discusses her inspirations and how we can overcome barriers to equality.
Family Law | Tuesday 7 March 2017
"It's 2017 - the courts and practitioners need to work hard to ensure that women don't feel as though they’re left behind"
Family barrister Rebekah Wilson is our Women's Rights Trailblazer of the day.
Administrative and Public Law, Housing Law | Tuesday 7 March 2017
Tim Baldwin successfully challenges Brent Council’s decision to offer accommodation to a homeless family over 100 miles away in Birmingham
Tim Baldwin of Garden Court Chambers represented the appellant in RB v London Borough of Brent.
Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities, Prisoners’ Rights | Tuesday 7 March 2017
Women compensated by the Ministry of Justice for strip-searches in prison
Una Morris was instructed to represent the women at trial and negotiated settlement of the claims.
Housing Law | Tuesday 7 March 2017
Successful challenge to the water service charge levied on a social tenant by the Royal Borough of Greenwich
Tim Baldwin of Garden Court Chambers represented the defendant.
Immigration Law, Immigration Detention, Asylum and Deportation | Monday 6 March 2017
"On March 8th, I will think of the refugee and migrant women, whom it is a privilege to represent"
Emma Fitzsimons reflects on the refugee clients who inspire her and the barriers that remain.
