News & Views
Administrative and Public Law, Immigration Detention, Asylum and Deportation, Immigration Law | Friday 12 April 2019
Court granted injunction today for man facing deportation from UK to DRC
Alex Grigg of the Garden Court Immigration and Public Law Teams was instructed on behalf of Habib Bazaboko by Cyrielle Vallet Simond and Toufique Hossain of Duncan Lewis Solicitors.
Financial Crime and Confiscation, Criminal Defence | Friday 12 April 2019
Client found not guilty of £1.4 million fraud allegations after 6-week 'Gatwick Airport Parking' trial
Keir Monteith QC and Shahida Begum were instructed by Shahid Khan and Abraar Ayaz at Advice Wise Solicitors.
Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Wednesday 10 April 2019
Jury concludes neglect contributed to Duncan Tomlin's death following police restraint
Ifeanyi Odogwu of Garden Court represented Duncan Tomlin's partner Ann-Marie Botting in the inquest. He was instructed by Anna Thwaites of Bindmans LLP.
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.
