News & Views
Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Inquests and Inquiries | Wednesday 16 May 2018
Sussex health trust apologises "unreservedly" for failings before the death of Janet Müller
Kirsten Heaven represented the family at the inquest last year.
Family Law, Children Law | Tuesday 15 May 2018
What is confidentiality and does it matter anymore?
Sections 97(2) and (6) of the Children Act 1989 make it a criminal offence for anyone to publish material likely to identify a child involved in proceedings under the Act. The prohibition only lasts until the end of the proceedings - Clayton v Clayton [20
Family Law | Tuesday 15 May 2018
Is it time for a protocol on international kinship assessments?
With Brexit looming and a rise in the number of care applications, the issue of international assessments has a sharper focus. It is time for a protocol on international kinship assessments which will significantly aid in a more robust case management.
Family Law, Children Law | Tuesday 15 May 2018
Family cases and Deprivation of Liberty
There have been two important recent cases which have considered issues of deprivation of liberty and young people subject to care proceedings.
Criminal Defence | Friday 11 May 2018
Jo Cecil wins Youth Justice Legal Centre Rising Star Award
Jo Cecil of the Garden Court Chambers Crime Team has won the Youth Justice Legal Centre (YJLC) Rising Star Award.
Immigration Law, Immigration Detention, Asylum and Deportation | Friday 11 May 2018
Victory in 'Windrush' case
Garden Court's Helen Foot was instructed by Emma Terenius of Wilson Solicitors LLP.
Community Care Law | Thursday 10 May 2018
Local authority ordered to support young care leaver
Garden Court's Felicity Williams was instructed by Eleanor Ronson at GT Stewart.
Criminal Defence, Criminal Appeals, Financial Crime and Confiscation | Wednesday 9 May 2018
Garden Court Chambers announces no returns action in response to legal aid cuts
As of 25 May 2018, members of Garden Court Chambers will be implementing a no returns policy in line with the CBA protocol.
