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Administrative and Public Law, Housing Law, Welfare Benefits Law | Friday 5 April 2024
Justine Compton appointed full-time Judge in Social Entitlement Chamber
We are delighted to announce that Justine Compton has been appointed a Judge in the First Tier Tribunal, Social Entitlement Chamber.
Family Law, Children Law | Thursday 4 April 2024
Court finds no evidence for Local Authority's claim parents failed to protect child from abuse
Anthony Forde of the Garden Court Family Team, led by Brendan Roche KC of 7BR, represented the Children's Father, instructed by Fathema Khanom of Edwards Duthie Shamash Solicitors.
Housing Law, Administrative and Public Law | Wednesday 3 April 2024
Islington Council must pay costs after dismissing tenant's long-term homosexual partner as friend in succession case
Adrian Marshall Williams prepared the defence and written submissions and Oscar Davies represented Mr Bariotakis at trial. Both are part of the Garden Court Housing Law Team. They were instructed by Serdar Celebi at Islington Law Centre via legal aid.
Administrative and Public Law, Immigration Law | Wednesday 3 April 2024
Upper Tribunal allows judicial review of Afghan judges seeking leave to enter UK
Sonali Naik KC and Emma Fitzsimons were instructed by Rachael Lenney of Wilsons LLP on behalf of S. Irena Sabic KC and David Sellwood were instructed by Zoe Cooley of Wilsons LLP on behalf of AZ.
Protest Rights, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Protest Rights | Wednesday 3 April 2024
Marguerite Russell features in Channel 4 documentary 'Defiance: Fighting the Far Right'
Defiance: Fighting The Far Right, the landmark Channel 4 documentary series will examine the political and social struggles faced by Britain’s Asian community between 1976 and 1981. The series will cover the Bradford 12's extraordinary trial. Marguerite R
Employment and Discrimination Law | Tuesday 2 April 2024
Former employee sues Roundhouse Camden after management told her to remove Palestine flag badge
Franck Magennis, of the Garden Court Chambers Employment Team, represents the Claimant, Ms Morton-Abuah.
Criminal Defence | Tuesday 2 April 2024
Woman acquitted of attempting to pervert the course of justice following murder in Kent
Our Icah Peart KC of the Garden Court Crime Team acted for the defendant, leading Jessie Smith of Doughty Street. Counsel instructed by Tricia O'Sullivan of Sperrin Law.
Criminal Defence | Tuesday 2 April 2024
Anya Lewis KC secures acquittal for defendant in alleged baby shaking case
Anya Lewis KC of the Garden Court Crime Team led Dale Harris of Bank House Chambers, instructed by Nicole Redfern of GWB Harthills Solicitors.