A new report by experts from The University of Manchester and barrister Keir Monteith KC has raised urgent questions about racial attitudes and practices in the justice system in England and Wales.
In R on the application of AM v SSHD [2022] EWHC 2591 (Admin) Lieven J held that victims of transnational marriage abandonment are in an analogous position to victims of domestic abuse in the United Kingdom. However, while victims of domestic abuse in the United Kingdom can, provided they meet other requirements, apply for indefinite […]
The right to protest is at the heart of all of the hard-won rights that we enjoy in our democratic society. The Public Order Bill 2022 presents a grave threat to that right and would mark a regressive shift of power away from ordinary people and towards the State. The Public Order Bill is a […]
Chegory’s family are represented by Una Morris of Garden Court Chambers, instructed by Irène Nembhard, Rebecca Pelekanou and Marte Lund of Birnberg Peirce.
JUSTICE has published its latest report Improving Access to Justice for Separating Families. The report has been prepared by a Working Party of experts, chaired by Professor Gillian Douglas, Emeritus Professor, King’s College London. It makes 43 ambitious but realistic recommendations related to child arrangements problems and their resolution in England and Wales. Natasha Shotunde and Naomi Wiseman of the […]
1. What do you think about refugees from Ukraine who have in fact claimed asylum prior to 28 June 2022 rather than applying for temporary protection under the Ukraine Scheme – are their asylum/ humanitarian protection claims based on indiscriminate violence likely to succeed? Whatever the date of their claim they will be eligible for […]
James Scobie KC represented the defendant and led Lefi Siatta of Furnival Chambers, instructed by K Singh from Bark and Co Solicitors
Garden Court Chambers is proud to be recognised as a Top Tier set again in the Legal 500.
David Neale, legal researcher at Garden Court Chambers, reviews and critiques the new blood feud Country Policy and Information Note (CPIN).
We are delighted to announce that Jennifer Twite has joined the Garden Court Chambers Public Law, Youth Justice & Child Rights, and Community Care teams.
Kate Aubrey-Johnson and Jennifer Twite round up the latest important statistics, publications, policy, legislation, guidance and cases in the latest LAG Youth Justice update.
Following the outcome of the Criminal Bar Association’s ballot, in which an unprecedented 80% of respondents voted in favour of escalating the previous strike action, members of the Garden Court Crime Team will not be attending Court until further notice. In doing so, members will follow guidance from the CBA. We regret the need to […]
Yassar's family are represented by Paul Clark of the Garden Court Inquests and Inquiries Team, led by Michael Mansfield KC. Counsel instructed by Imran Khan KC and Daniel Lemberger Cooper of Imran Khan & Partners.
We are delighted to announce that Amanda Meusz of the Garden Court Chambers Family Team has been shortlisted for the Family Law Case of the Year Award at the Family Law Awards 2022.
We are delighted to announce that Professor Leslie Thomas QC has been shortlisted for the Outstanding Contribution to Diversity & Inclusion Award at the Chambers UK Bar Awards 2022.
We are delighted to welcome back Naomi Wiseman from parental leave. Naomi is available to accept instructions from 12 September.
Garden Court Chambers is delighted to be part of Open House London weekend again on 10-11 September 2022. The weekend gives the public the opportunity to see our 17th and 18th-century buildings completely free of charge.
Mr De La Kruz was represented by Michael Etienne of Garden Court Chambers and Sohini Mehta and Sophie Naftalin of Bhatt Murphy.
The 'Determinants of Anti-Trafficking Efforts' Project assesses the links and sequencing of specific factors that have yielded improved political will and capacity in national governments to address trafficking in persons and which have led to sustained and comprehensive anti-trafficking efforts. It sought to do so through a review of available literature, a quantitative analysis of existing […]
Owen Greenhall of the Garden Court Protest Team represented the defendant instructed by Hussain Hassan of Commons Solicitors.
