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Immigration Law, Immigration: Personal and Business, Immigration Detention, Asylum and Deportation | Wednesday 22 February 2017

A significant victory for families separated by the ‘Minimum Income Requirement’ Immigration Rules

Navtej Singh Ahluwalia of Garden Court Chambers acted for MM, one of the Appellants.

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Inquests and Inquiries | Monday 20 February 2017

Inquest jury highlights failures at HMP Elmley after death of Levi Smith

Levi Smith's family was represented at the inquest by Sean Horstead of Garden Court Chambers, instructed by Beth Handley of Hickman and Rose.

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Prisoners’ Rights | Monday 20 February 2017

Supreme Court to rule on insufficient provision of probation hostels for former female prisoners

Sally Ireland of Garden Court Chambers is representing The Howard League, who are intervening in the case.

Criminal Defence | Friday 17 February 2017

Elmi Awil acquitted of murder and manslaughter at the Old Bailey

Awil was represented by James Scobie QC of the Garden Court Chambers Crime Team.

James Scobie KC

Administrative and Public Law, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Criminal Defence | Wednesday 15 February 2017

Important Court of Appeal judgment for victims of human trafficking

A number of defendants and the intervener were represented by counsel from Garden Court Chambers.

Criminal Defence, Criminal Appeals, Financial Crime and Confiscation | Tuesday 14 February 2017

Di Middleton appointed Queen’s Counsel

Di Middleton QC is a member of the Garden Court Chambers Crime Team.

Criminal Defence, Family Law | Monday 13 February 2017

Anya Lewis and Emma Fenn secure acquittal in “Shaken Baby Syndrome” case

The defendant was represented by Anya Lewis and Emma Fenn of Garden Court Chambers.

Emma Fenn Anya Lewis KC

Administrative and Public Law, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Garden Court International | Monday 6 February 2017

Vital times for human rights lawyers as we face attacks on fundamental rights at home and abroad

In these difficult times, human rights lawyers have a vital role to play in challenging prejudice, discrimination and the unlawful exercise of power.

Leslie Thomas KC

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