News & Views
Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Monday 22 May 2023
Inquest opens into the death of Rachel Garratt
Emma Favata of the Garden Court Inquests & Inquiries Team represents the family of Rachel Garratt, instructed by Chris Callendar of Simpson Millar and supported by the charity INQUEST.
![Emma Favata](/assets/images/resize/person-tiny/2487.jpg)
Family Law, Domestic Abuse | Monday 22 May 2023
Luke McLean reviews Section 65 of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 in Family Law Journal
Luke McLean of the Garden Court Chambers Family Team provides a review of Section 65 of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 for the May issue of Family Law Journal.
![Luke McLean](/assets/images/resize/person-tiny/1864.jpg)
Criminal Defence | Monday 22 May 2023
Alex Taylor-Camara secures acquittal for client accused of importing cannabis worth over £1.5 million
Alex Taylor-Camara, of the Garden Court Chambers Criminal Defence Team, was instructed by Mark Ashford of TV Edwards.
![Alex Taylor-Camara](/assets/images/resize/person-tiny/749.jpg)
Romani Gypsy and Traveller Rights, Welfare Benefits Law, Planning Law | Friday 19 May 2023
Kathryn Cronin and Danielle Manson shortlisted at Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Awards 2023
We are delighted to announce that Kathryn Cronin and Danielle Manson of Garden Court Chambers have both been shortlisted for the Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Awards 2023 (LALYs).
![Kathryn Cronin](/assets/images/resize/person-tiny/701.jpg)
Housing Law, Administrative and Public Law, Welfare Benefits Law | Thursday 18 May 2023
Tom Wainwright and Justine Compton appointed as Recorders
We are delighted to announce Tom Wainwright (Call: 2003) and Justine Compton (Call: 2005) of Garden Court Chambers have been newly appointed as Recorders by the Queen on the advice of the Lord Chancellor and the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales.
![Tom Wainwright](/assets/images/resize/person-tiny/1289.jpg)
Immigration Law, Administrative and Public Law, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Wednesday 17 May 2023
Interim relief granted in legal challenge over new statutory guidance on Modern Slavery
Raza Halim of the Garden Court Immigration and Public Law Teams is acting for the claimant, alongside Chris Butler KC and Katy Sheridan of Matrix Chambers. Counsel are instructed by Shalini Patel, Hannah Baynes, Freya Mutimer, Hannah Jandu, Rhiannon Croke
![Raza Halim](/assets/images/resize/person-tiny/685.jpg)
Criminal Defence | Friday 12 May 2023
Defendant acquitted of conspiracy to supply cocaine worth over one million pounds
Shahida Begum, of the Garden Court Chambers Criminal Defence Team, instructed by Saadiya Ahmad of Dexter Henry Solicitors.
![Shahida Begum](/assets/images/resize/person-tiny/1430.jpg)
Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities, Immigration Detention Civil Claims, Immigration: Personal and Business | Thursday 11 May 2023
Irena Sabic KC appointed Deputy King’s Bench Master
Garden Court Chambers is delighted to announce that our colleague Irena Sabic KC has been appointed by the Lord Chief Justice as a Deputy King’s Bench Master, based at the Royal Courts of Justice.
![Irena Sabic KC](/assets/images/resize/person-tiny/1637.jpg)