News & Views
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.
Garden Court Chambers | Monday 16 December 2013
Immigration Law Bulletin - Issue 353 – 16 December 2013
Garden Court Chambers | Monday 16 December 2013
Housing Law Bulletin - Issue 337 - 16 December 2013
Garden Court Chambers | Monday 16 December 2013
Victor Nealon freed after serving 17 years in prison
A man who has served 17 years of a life sentence for attempted rape has had his conviction quashed at the Court of Appeal. Peter Wilcock QC demonstrated that the conviction was unsafe after fresh DNA evidence came to light.
Garden Court Chambers | Monday 16 December 2013
High Court releases Somali national and rules detention unlawful
The High Court has ordered the release of a Somali national, ruling his immigration detention unlawful. The man was represented at the trial by Greg Ó Ceallaigh.
