The High Court accepted that the way in which the Housing Benefit scheme operates in relation to members of the gypsy community was discriminatory.
Cases Kizhakudan v Secretary of State for Home Department [2012] EWCA Civ 5662nd May 2012A Senior Immigration Judge had misdirected himself in holding that he was unable to reconsider Article 8 findings, having found that that there was an error of law regarding the First Tier Tribunal judge’s interpretation of the Secretary of State’s policy […]
The Latest Housing Law News Squatting: the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 received Royal Assent on 1 May 2012. Section 144 creates the new offence of squatting in a residential building. It will be brought into force by ministerial order. For a copy of the Act, click here. For the Impact […]
Stephen Knafler QC and Alex Grigg win deportation appeal in the Court of Appeal, in the case of Deron Peart v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2012] EWCA Civ 568.
Employment news Austerity bites: Black graduates pay price in jobs crisis as majority fail to find workJust four out of ten black students are in full-time employment six months after leaving university, new figures have shown. Click here to read the news story. Workers’ Memorial Day rally held in ManchesterThis annual event which took place […]
The Latest Housing Law News Sub-letting and other tenancy fraud: last week saw the launch of The Tenancy Fraud Forum – an independent not for profit organisation which has been established to bring social landlords together to combat tenancy fraud. Its mission is to create a network across the UK to combat tenancy fraud in […]
News UNHCR has published a paper, "Hungary as a country of asylum: Observations on the situation of asylum-seekers and refugees in Hungary" expressing concerns regarding the treatment of asylum seekers there. Click here for more information. Cases De Almeida, R (on the application of) v Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea [2012] EWHC 1082 (Admin) […]
The Special Court for Sierra Leone yesterday handed down its judgment in the trial of former Liberian president Charles Taylor. Despite the prosecution's claims to the contrary, the court found that there was no evidence of either Mr Taylor having command
Stephanie Harrison appeared for the successful claimant in R (on the application of HA (Nigeria)) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2012] EWHC 979 (Admin).
Stephen Knafler QC and Irena Sabic have won an Administrative Court test case concerning the obligations of a local authority to provide accommodation close to where a former relevant child would be receiving education.
Garden Court Chambers will be holding the official book launch for The Protest Handbook this Friday evening. The new book outlines protesters' rights and the limits of police powers in one single, easily accessible source.
News UKBA have published new guides on coming to the UK to watch the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. To read further click here. Cases HA (Nigeria), R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2012] EWHC 979 (Admin) (17 April 2012)In concluding that the claimant’s immigration detention during […]
The Latest Housing Law News Mobile home park residents: on 16 April 2012 the UK Government launched a consultation exercise on proposals to extend the statutory rights and protections of residents on mobile home sites. The consultation runs until 28 May 2012. For the consultation paper, click here. For the Impact Assessment on the proposed […]
Ian Peddie QC and Chris McWatters won a landmark victory in the Family Division of the High Court yesterday, representing a father accused of causing the death of his baby son by shaking. Both parents were acquitted of any wrong doing.
Garden Court is delighted to welcome Kirsten Heaven back to Chambers. Kirsten returns from maternity leave to continue her practice in civil and public law.
David Renton is launching on Tuesday April 24th at Garden Court chambers his new book “Struck Out"
Employment News Call for evidence updateThe government’s call for evidence on no-fault dismissals for micro-businesses remains open until 8 June 2012. Click here to view the consultation. Strikes due on London UndergroundWorkers who maintain and upgrade the Tube network have voted by a large majority in favour of industrial action. Click here for more information. […]
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News The Home Affairs Select Committee published a highly critical report on the work of the UK Border Agency last week. Click here to read the report. The Legal Services Commission have started a consultation on their continued support for the specialist support service. Click here for more information. Legislation and Immigration Rules Statement of […]
The Latest Housing Law News New Rules for Tenancy Deposits: from 6 April 2012 the arrangements for tenancy deposit protection in England under the Housing Act 2004 have changed. For a Frequently Asked Questions sheet outlining the changes, click here. For the official revised guide to tenancy deposit protection, click here. For a guide to […]
