News & Views
Garden Court Chambers | Monday 6 January 2014
Why barristers walked out of court today
Today, for the first time in 800 years, lawyers publicly protested and staged a half-day walkout. Why? The short answer is that barristers walked out of court this morning to prevent the Government walking all over public justice.
Garden Court Chambers | Thursday 2 January 2014
Coroner criticises hospital after a 14-month-old baby died after accidently swallowing a battery
Following an inquest at Leicester Coroner’s Court, the coroner has been critical of the care that the deceased received in hospital prior to his death. Terry McGuinness represented the boy’s family.
Garden Court Chambers | Tuesday 31 December 2013
Inquest jury finds vulnerable man died as a result of "inadequate care" in police custody
Following a four-week inquest, a jury has decided that Robert Edwards died as a result of inadequate care provided by officers in Bury St Edmunds police station, and in a healthcare assessment provided by a G4S contractor.
Garden Court Chambers | Monday 23 December 2013
Crime Team Statement on 6 January Day of Action
The Crime Team at Garden Court Chambers has announced today that they will not be attending any criminal court on the morning of Monday 6 January 2014 in protest against attacks by the Ministry of Justice on legal aid and access to justice.
Garden Court Chambers | Friday 20 December 2013
Immigration Law Bulletin - Issue 354 - 20 December 2013
Garden Court Chambers | Thursday 19 December 2013
Permission granted to a Zambrano carer in an income support appeal against the Upper Tribunal
Permission has been granted by the Court of Appeal to a Zambrano carer in an income support appeal against the Upper Tribunal. The woman was represented by Stephen Knafler QC and Desmond Rutledge.
