News & Views
Garden Court Chambers | Monday 20 May 2019
Garden Court Special Fund awards £12,000 in short-term funding to organisations working to defend civil liberties, human rights and social justice
We are delighted to announce that we have recently provided short-term support to 5 organisations. Each beneficiary has received a payment of between £1,000 and £3,000, amounting to a total of £12,000.
Romani Gypsy and Traveller Rights | Friday 17 May 2019
High Court rules against local authority encampment ban
London Gypsies and Travellers were the interveners, represented pro bono by Marc Willers QC and Tessa Buchanan, both of Garden Court.
Inquests and Inquiries | Thursday 16 May 2019
Coroner finds neglect contributed to suicide of University of Bristol student Natasha Abrahart
Tom Stoate of Garden Court represented the family, instructed by Irwin Mitchell.
Garden Court Chambers | Thursday 16 May 2019
15 members of Garden Court Chambers appointed to Equality and Human Rights Commission Panel of Counsel
Stephanie Harrison QC, Amanda Weston QC, Bethan Harris, Liz Davies, Grace Brown, Timothy Baldwin, Mark Symes, Joanne Cecil, Stephen Marsh, Anthony Vaughan, Shu Shin Luh, Connor Johnston, Gráinne Mellon, Tessa Buchanan and Miranda Butler.
Criminal Defence | Wednesday 15 May 2019
Defendants at Old Bailey acquitted of attempted murder following shooting in Burnt Oak
The first defendant was represented by Tom Wainwright of Garden Court, instructed by Nawal Asskoumi of Stuart Miller Solicitors. The second defendant was represented by James Scobie QC of Garden Court, instructed by John Kaye at Carson Kaye.
Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Monday 13 May 2019
Jury concludes neglect contributed to death of Norman Dunwell in mental health unit after observation records falsified
Maya Sikand of Garden Court was instructed for the family by Fleur Hallett of MW Solicitors.
Administrative and Public Law | Thursday 9 May 2019
Home Office publishes additional guidance on how to access Schedule 10 accommodation
MSM was represented by Anthony Vaughan and Connor Johnston of Garden Court Chambers.
Garden Court Chambers | Tuesday 7 May 2019
Catrin Lewis appointed Salaried Employment Judge of the Employment Tribunals (England and Wales)
We are delighted to announce that Catrin Lewis of Garden Court Chambers has been appointed as a Salaried Employment Judge in the Employment Tribunals (England and Wales) with effect from 8 July 2019.
