News & Views
Immigration: Personal and Business, Immigration Detention, Asylum and Deportation | Friday 10 March 2017
“It can be life-changing for refugee and migrant women to finally be believed, and to be granted safety.”
Immigration barrister Helen Foot describes the challenges facing her female clients and how, with her solicitors, she can help them access the legal protection they are entitled to.
Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Criminal Defence | Friday 10 March 2017
"We need to recognise that barriers exist and work as a team to smash these glass ceilings"
Criminal defence barrister Paramjit Ahluwalia describes the barriers that remain and what inspires her to smash them down.
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.
