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Garden Court Chambers | Thursday 28 June 2012
Sean Rigg inquest opens with Leslie Thomas representing the family
The inquest into the death of Sean Rigg, who died in police custody in 2008, is currently being heard at Southwark Coroners Court, with Leslie Thomas representing the Rigg family.
Garden Court Chambers | Wednesday 27 June 2012
Kassa Osebu inquest: bullying, intimidation and widespread failures in ACCT and cell-sharing procedures at HMP Leeds
An inquest jury has returned a highly critical narrative verdict following the death in prison custody of Kassa Osebu in 2007. The verdict highlighted how prison staff turned a blind eye to bullying and harassment at Leeds Armley Prison, and also how appr
Garden Court Chambers | Tuesday 26 June 2012
Employment Law Bulletin - Issue 129 - 26 June 2012
Garden Court Chambers | Monday 25 June 2012
Immigration Law Bulletin - Issue 280 - 25 June 2012
Garden Court Chambers | Monday 25 June 2012
Housing Law Bulletin - Issue 269 - 25 June 2012
Garden Court Chambers | Monday 25 June 2012
Peter Jorro comments on Assange asylym claim at Ecuadorian embassy
Events took a dramatic turn last week for Julian Assange, who is wanted for questioning over criminal charges in Sweden. In a surprise development Mr Assange sought asylum at Ecuador's London embassy. This raises a number of complex questions over diploma
Garden Court Chambers | Wednesday 20 June 2012
Win for introductory tenant in the Court of Appeal
A young woman who faced eviction from her home will now stay-on as a secure tenant following a landmark judgment from the appeal court.
