News & Views
Garden Court Chambers | Monday 8 July 2013
Alex Offer obtains a quashing order relating to historic abuse allegations
Alex Offer has successfully obtained a quashing order in respect of a police decision to disclose historic abuse allegations against a teacher who had applied for an enhanced criminal record certificate. R (RK) v Chief Constable of South Yorkshire Poli
Garden Court Chambers | Friday 5 July 2013
Azelle Rodney: Unlawfully killed
Azelle Rodney was shot dead by a Metropolitan Police officer on 30 April 2005. Today, in a historic report, Sir Christopher Holland, the Chairman of the Azelle Rodney Inquiry, found that the death of Azelle Rodney was unlawful.
Garden Court Chambers | Wednesday 3 July 2013
Squatters and human rights test case result
The Court of Appeal today gave judgment in an important case about the impact of human rights principles on possession claims brought by private landowners against trespassers.
Garden Court Chambers | Wednesday 3 July 2013
Smiley Culture inquest jury return suicide verdict
The jury at the inquest into the death of reggae artist David Emmanuel, also known as Smiley Culture, have recorded a verdict of suicide. Mr Emmanuel died of a stab wound to the heart following a Metropolitan Police raid on his home in March 2011.
Garden Court Chambers | Monday 1 July 2013
Immigration Law Bulletin - Issue 331 - 1 July 2013
Garden Court Chambers | Monday 1 July 2013
Housing Law Bulletin - Issue 314 - 1 July 2013
Garden Court Chambers | Monday 1 July 2013
Neglect contributed to death of 19-year-old Nicholas Wheller at HMYOI Aylesbury
A jury at the inquest into the death of Nicholas Wheller at HMYOI Aylesbury has found that neglect contributed to his death. His family was represented by Kirsten Heaven.
Garden Court Chambers | Friday 28 June 2013
Coroner finds that failures in communication contributed to soldier's death
Following a five-day inquest, a coroner sitting at Preston has found that confused orders and failures in communication meant that opportunities were missed to save the life of a young soldier.
