News & Views
Garden Court Chambers | Friday 3 September 2021
Garden Court Chambers participating in Open House London 2021
Garden Court Chambers is delighted to be part of Open House London weekend again on 4-5 September 2021. The weekend gives the public the opportunity to see our 17th and 18th-century buildings completely free of charge.
Criminal Defence | Thursday 2 September 2021
Lucie Wibberley secures acquittal for defendant accused of intent to cause grievous bodily harm and possession of a bladed article
Lucie Wibberley of the Garden Court Chambers Criminal Defence Team represented the defendant, instructed by Sandra Riordan of PSP Solicitors.
![Lucie Wibberley](/assets/images/resize/person-tiny/4380.jpg)
Administrative and Public Law, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Friday 27 August 2021
Amanda Weston QC Shortlisted for Human Rights and Public Law Silk of the Year by Chambers Bar Awards 2021
We are delighted to announce that Amanda Weston QC of Garden Court Chambers has been shortlisted for Human Rights and Public Law Silk of the Year by the Chambers & Partners Bar Awards 2021.
![Amanda Weston KC](/assets/images/resize/person-tiny/2470.jpg)
Criminal Defence, Criminal Appeals, Financial Crime and Confiscation | Friday 27 August 2021
Garden Court Chambers Crime Team shortlisted for Crime Set of the Year by Chambers Bar Awards 2021
We are delighted to announce that the Garden Court Chambers Crime Team has been shortlisted by the Chambers Bar Awards 2021 for Crime Set of the Year.
Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Wednesday 25 August 2021
High Court approves settlement for a six-year-old who was sexually assaulted by a classmate
Gráinne Mellon of the Garden Court Chambers Civil Liberties team represented the six-year-old, instructed by Andrew Lord at Leigh Day Solicitors.
![Gráinne Mellon](/assets/images/resize/person-tiny/2987.jpg)
Immigration Law | Wednesday 25 August 2021
ARAP, resettlement and family reunion - Factsheets for Afghan citizens seeking asylum in UK
These factsheets are intended to assist Afghan nationals and those supporting them with a brief summary of some of the main routes for Afghans to enter the UK. The Garden Court Immigration & Public Access teams are committed to supporting Afghan clients
Garden Court Chambers | Friday 20 August 2021
COVID-19 VACCINES: Guidance for employees whose employers are requiring them to be vaccinated
![Abigail Holt](/assets/images/resize/person-tiny/2118.jpg)
Protest Rights, Protest Rights, Criminal Defence | Thursday 12 August 2021
Another XR Conviction Overturned
Shina Animashaun of the Garden Court Chambers Protest Team successfully overturned XR conviction for client Neil Traynor. He was instructed by Adeela Khan of Edward Fail Bradshaw & Waterson.
![Shina Animashaun](/assets/images/resize/person-tiny/1984.jpg)