News & Views
Administrative and Public Law, Community Care Law, Housing Law | Tuesday 20 December 2016
High Court orders local authority to conduct re-assessment of age and considers “significantly different conclusion” test in ADCS Guidance for the first time
The claimant was represented by Maria Moodie of Garden Court Chambers.
Criminal Defence, Criminal Appeals | Thursday 15 December 2016
Court of Appeal makes significant departure in sentencing of appellant with battered woman syndrome
Paramjit Ahluwalia represented the appellant.
Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Inquests and Inquiries | Thursday 15 December 2016
Inquest jury finds risk assessment and communication failures contributed to death of Christopher Cousins
Chris's family were represented by Tom Stoate of Garden Court's Inquest Team.
Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities, Inquests and Inquiries | Friday 9 December 2016
Leslie Thomas QC talks to Renegade Inc about disenfranchisement, the police and Mark Duggan
In this TV interview, Leslie Thomas QC of Garden Court Chambers assesses what can happen when a community faces constant disenfranchisement.
Administrative and Public Law, Welfare Benefits Law | Wednesday 7 December 2016
Court of Appeal clarifies the approach to be taken when restricting the amount of housing benefit payable to claimants in a women’s refuge
Desmond Rutledge of Garden Court Chambers acted for the Intervener (Roshni).
Housing Law | Wednesday 7 December 2016
Court quashes decision by Council that elderly lady could return to India to reside with her children
The claimant was represented by Justine Compton of Garden Court Chambers.
Criminal Defence | Tuesday 6 December 2016
'Jihadi Jack' parents plead not guilty to funding terrorism
John Letts is being represented by Di Middleton and Tom Wainwright of Garden Court's Crime Team.
Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Inquests and Inquiries | Thursday 1 December 2016
Inquest jury finds catalogue of failings by Staffordshire Police, G4S and Primecare nurses leading up to death of Darren Lyons
The family of the deceased was represented by Anna Morris of Garden Court Chambers.
