News & Views
Family Law | Monday 15 June 2020
Court of Appeal upholds ruling by President of Family Division that Family Courts are not bound by a previous assessment or determination on the risk of ‘FGM' made by the First-tier Tribunal
Amanda Weston QC, James Holmes and Naomi Wiseman represented the Local Authority. Kathryn Cronin and Artis Kakonge led by Deirdre Fottrell QC represented the child.
Protest Rights | Wednesday 10 June 2020
Danielle Manson features in 'Miss Vogue' on how to protect yourself whilst protesting
Our Danielle Manson, of the Garden Court Criminal Defence Team and member of Black Protest Legal Support, speaks to Miss Vogue advising on how to protect yourself whilst protesting.
Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Administrative and Public Law | Wednesday 10 June 2020
Doctors File Legal Challenge to PPE Guidance
Marc Willers QC of Garden Court Chambers leading Estelle Dehon of Cornerstone Barristers represent Dr Viz and Dr Joshi, instructed by Jamie Potter of Bindmans LLP.
Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Inquests and Inquiries, Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities | Thursday 4 June 2020
Leslie Thomas QC appointed Gresham Professor of Law
Leslie Thomas QC of the Garden Court Civil Liberties Team to give first year of lectures on Death, The State, and Human Rights. He will be the first black Gresham Law Professor.
Garden Court Chambers | Tuesday 2 June 2020
Garden Court Chambers joins the global community in condemning the killing of George Floyd
Action must be taken to end police violence and discrimination against black and minority communities everywhere. Officers violating the rule of law must be held to account.
Garden Court Chambers | Monday 1 June 2020
Gráinne Mellon appointed Part-Time First-tier Tribunal Judge, assigned to Health, Education and Social Care Chamber (Special Educational Needs and Disability)
Employment and Discrimination Law | Friday 29 May 2020
Nicola Braganza appointed Fee-paid Employment Tribunal Judge and Fee-paid First-tier Tribunal Judge, assigned to Health, Education and Social Care Chamber (Special Educational Needs and Disability)
Immigration Law | Thursday 28 May 2020
Duncan Lewis Solicitors challenge amendments to the Legal Aid Remuneration Regulations
Ali Bandegani of the Garden Court Immigration Team instructed by Toufique Hossain, Jeremy Bloom, and Simon Robinson of Duncan Lewis.