News & Views
Immigration Law | Tuesday 11 June 2019
Albanian boys and young men: the risk of trafficking and re-trafficking on return
David Neale of Garden Court's paper addresses the situation of Albanian boys and young men who claim asylum on the basis that they face a risk of trafficking or re-trafficking on return to Albania.
Criminal Appeals, Criminal Defence | Monday 10 June 2019
Sally Challen walks free after prosecutors accept lesser plea of manslaughter for killing abusive husband in coercive control case
Clare Wade QC and Lucie Wibberley of the Garden Court Chambers Crime Team represented Sally Challen, instructed by Harriet Wistrich of Birnberg Peirce & Partners.
Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Friday 7 June 2019
Inquest into death of Leroy Junior Medford in Thames Valley police custody, opens Monday
Sean Horstead of Garden Court is instructed by Rachel Harger of Bindmans LLP for Marilyn Medford-Hawkins, the sister of Leroy Junior Medford.
Immigration Law | Wednesday 5 June 2019
A practical response to the surge in certification of asylum claims by Albanian nationals
This briefing note is prepared jointly by Garden Court Chambers and the Migrant and Refugee Children's Legal Unit to raise awareness in the sector of a sudden spike in the numbers of asylum claims by Albanian nationals which have been certified as 'clearl
Planning Law, Environmental Law and Climate Justice | Wednesday 5 June 2019
Wales scraps £1.6 billion plan to build Gwent Levels M4 Relief road in south Wales
Grace Brown and Irena Sabic, both of Garden Court, represented Gwent Wildlife Trust, Woodland Trust and the Campaign for Protection of Rural Wales at the public inquiry.
Housing Law | Tuesday 21 May 2019
Catherine O'Donnell co-authors 'Housing Conditions: tenants' rights' (sixth edition, LAG)
The definitive legal guide to bad housing conditions in rented accommodation in England is written by Catherine O'Donnell of Garden Court, HHJ Jan Luba QC (formerly of Garden Court) and Giles Peaker.
Romani Gypsy and Traveller Rights | Friday 31 May 2019
Marc Willers QC named Times Lawyer of the Week
We're delighted to announce that Marc has been named Times Lawyer of the Week
Criminal Defence | Thursday 30 May 2019
Unanimous not guilty verdict for experienced solicitor accused of perverting the course of justice
James Scobie QC was instructed for the Defendant by Julie Ferguson of Levales Solicitors LLP.
