News & Views
Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Thursday 1 June 2017
Dexter Dias QC publishes new book on Human Rights
Dexter Dias QC of Garden Court Chambers publishes new book on human rights.
Criminal Defence | Tuesday 30 May 2017
Woman suffering from ‘Battered Person Syndrome’ and post-traumatic stress disorder acquitted of child cruelty
Di Middleton QC and Susan Bryant of Garden Court Chambers represented the defendant.
Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Inquests and Inquiries | Thursday 25 May 2017
Jury finds series of failings at Bristol prison caused death of father-to-be
Ifeanyi Odogwu of the Garden Court Chambers Civil Liberties Team represented the family at the inquest.
Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Prisoners’ Rights | Wednesday 24 May 2017
Supreme Court finds unlawful sex discrimination in provision of approved premises for women
Sally Ireland of Garden Court Chambers acted for the intervener, The Howard League for Penal Reform.
Inquests and Inquiries | Friday 19 May 2017
Inadequate care at HMP Leeds contributed to the death of Vikki Thompson, who told prison staff she would ‘leave prison in a box’
Anna Morris of Garden Court Chambers represented the family at the inquest.
Administrative and Public Law, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Criminal Defence | Thursday 18 May 2017
Garden Court’s Brenda Campbell and Paul Clark shortlisted for Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Awards 2017
Brenda Campbell has been shortlisted for Legal Aid Barrister of the Year and Paul Clark has been shortlisted for Legal Aid Newcomer of the Year.
Family Law, Children Law, International Family Law | Wednesday 10 May 2017
Malek Wan Daud joins Council of Europe delegation to Denmark to evaluate implementation of Istanbul Convention on combating violence against women
The Istanbul Convention is also known as the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence.
Immigration Detention, Asylum and Deportation | Tuesday 9 May 2017
High Court overturns refusal to allow fresh claim for revocation of deportation order
David Jones of Garden Court Chambers represented the claimant in the High Court.
