News & Views
Garden Court Chambers | Wednesday 28 March 2012
Leslie Thomas acts in inquest that records a critical narrative verdict and Rule 43 Recommendations
Critical Narrative Verdict and Rule 43 Recommendations after the inquest into the death of CG at HMP Brixton.
Garden Court Chambers | Monday 26 March 2012
Housing Law Bulletin - Issue 256 - 26 March 2012
Garden Court Chambers | Monday 26 March 2012
Rebecca Hill blocks pregnant woman's extradition to Argentina
A pregnant woman who was facing extradition to Argentina on drug trafficking charges has won her appeal against extradition thanks to assistance from Rebecca Hill. The appeal in the Administrative Court was allowed on the grounds that prison conditions in
Garden Court Chambers | Thursday 22 March 2012
Second tier appeals test: judgment handed down in JD (Congo) and others
The Court of Appeal has clarified the approach to the "some other compelling reason" limb of the second tier appeals test in JD (Congo) and others v Secretary of State for the Home Department, in which Anthony Vaughan was instructed.
Garden Court Chambers | Wednesday 21 March 2012
The Road Ahead: A response to "Travelling to a Better Future"
The Garden Court Gypsy and Traveller Rights Team has supported "The Road Ahead" - a report for the Welsh Government in response to their "Travelling to a Better Future" (TTBF) report on Gypsy and Traveller policy.
Garden Court Chambers | Wednesday 21 March 2012
Allocating social housing – Government guidance falls short
Garden Court Chambers Housing Team has responded to the Government's consultation on the Draft Code of Guidance for the Allocation of Social Housing. Our housing barristers conclude that the draft guidance falls well short of providing the real help local
