News & Views
Garden Court Chambers | Thursday 30 January 2014
Under what circumstances can children lawfully be detained by the police? Shu Shin Luh explains.
Shu Shin Luh, in an interview with LexisNexis, explores the legislative requirements and case law regarding the detention of children by the police.
Garden Court Chambers | Wednesday 29 January 2014
Successful outcomes in linked disrepair claims demonstrate the importance of preserving Legal Aid for housing cases
Tim Baldwin and Connor Johnston have successfully represented the claimant in two linked housing disrepair cases involving substantial damages. Of concern is that cases like this now probably lie outside the scope of legal aid.
![Tim Baldwin](/assets/images/resize/person-tiny/1279.jpg)
![Connor Johnston](/assets/images/resize/person-tiny/846.jpg)
Garden Court Chambers | Tuesday 28 January 2014
Employment Law Bulletin – Issue 161 – 28 January 2014
Garden Court Chambers | Tuesday 28 January 2014
Housing Law Bulletin - Issue 341 - 28 January 2014
Garden Court Chambers | Monday 27 January 2014
Immigration Law Bulletin – Issue 356 – 27 January 2014
Garden Court Chambers | Friday 24 January 2014
Central London County Court dismisses claim for possession against profoundly deaf gay man who cannot speak
The Central London County Court has dismissed a claim for possession against a profoundly deaf gay man who cannot speak. The judge called for more flexible criteria when considering lesbian or gay relationships. John Beckley represented the defendant.
Garden Court Chambers | Thursday 23 January 2014
High Court rules grandmother entitled to fostering allowance after local authority placed granddaughter in her care
The High Court has held that a young girl, removed from her parents' care and put in the care of her grandmother, was placed there pursuant to the local authority's duty under section 20, Children Act 1989. Shu Shin Luh acted for the claimant.
Garden Court Chambers | Tuesday 21 January 2014
Garden Court Chambers' submissions in response to the Consultation on the Housing (Wales) Bill
The Housing Team has published its submissions in response to the Consultation on the Housing (Wales) Bill, which were sent to the Welsh Government on Friday.