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Garden Court Chambers | Thursday 7 May 2026

Garden Court Statement – Rajiv Menon KC

Rajiv Menon KC, a highly respected silk at Garden Court Chambers and a former head of chambers, is facing proceedings for contempt of court. The alleged contempt concerns a closing speech that Rajiv delivered to a jury at the Woolwich Crown Court in January 2026. We are extremely concerned about the chilling effect on the Bar of the state seeking to criminalise barristers for their representation of their clients.

Immigration: Personal and Business, Immigration Law | Tuesday 5 May 2026

Immigration Blog: Home Office immigration raids & challenging procedural unfairness

Mark Symes explores whether current Home Office immigration raids and rapid enforcement action meet principles of procedural fairness, and offers insight into the difficulties of mounting judicial review challenges.

Mark Symes

Environmental Law and Climate Justice, Administrative and Public Law | Tuesday 5 May 2026

Loch Neagh Pollution – Judicial Review challenge over failure to protect

Belfast eel fisherman Declan Conlon has brought a Judicial Review against the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) over its duties to protect Loch Neagh from nutrient pollution and to protect his livelihood.

Marc Willers KCAcland Bryant

Criminal Defence | Tuesday 5 May 2026

Alex Taylor-Camara secures unanimous acquittal on drugs and firearms offences

Alex Taylor-Camara has secured the unanimous acquittal of his client, charged with drugs and firearms offences, following a seven-day trial at Snaresbrook Crown Court.

Alex Taylor-Camara

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Employment and Discrimination Law, Education Law | Friday 1 May 2026

Oscar Davies wins Legal 500 ESG LGBTQ+ Champion Award 2026

Garden Court is delighted to congratulate Oscar Davies for winning this award, a well-deserved recognition of their truly exceptional work and leadership to improve LGBTQ+ representation and inclusion within the legal profession.

Oscar Davies

Immigration Law, Immigration: Personal and Business | Friday 1 May 2026

Sponsor licence revocation – early instructions avoid costly litigation

The Home Office have this week reinstated the revoked sponsor licence of a national mixed service care provider. Ubah Dirie of the Garden Court Business Immigration team provided early advice and representation, helping the client to avoid expensive litigation.

Ubah Dirie

Criminal Defence | Thursday 30 April 2026

Old Bailey: Jury acquits client charged with serious offences

Icah Peart KC and Lucie Wibberley's client was unanimously acquitted of violent disorder, murder and manslaughter by a jury following a five week trial at the Old Bailey. 

Icah Peart KCLucie Wibberley

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Protest Rights | Thursday 30 April 2026

Dr Claire Mitchell KC joins Garden Court Chambers as door tenant

We are delighted to announce that Dr Claire Mitchell KC has joined Garden Court Chambers as a door tenant.

Dr Claire Mitchell KC

Criminal Defence | Thursday 30 April 2026

Alex Ryle successfully acts for young claimant held unlawfully at HMP Thameside

Alex Ryle of Garden Court Chambers Crime Team acted for the claimant, instructed by Alex Pierides of Faradays Solicitors.

Alex Ryle

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Employment and Discrimination Law | Wednesday 29 April 2026

Oscar Davies featured in Legal Business: ‘practicing law in the culture war’

Oscar Davies of Garden Court Chambers interviewed in Legal Business.

Oscar Davies

Children’s Rights, Criminal Defence, Protest Rights | Wednesday 29 April 2026

Garden Court barristers recognised at Women & Diversity in Law Awards 2026

We are delighted to announce that Garden Court barristers have been recognised at the Women & Diversity in Law Awards 2026:

Amanda MeuszKate Aubrey-JohnsonAudrey Cherryl Mogan

Administrative and Public Law, Immigration Law | Tuesday 28 April 2026

Home Office’s ‘automatic deletion’ of Gazan Refugee Family Reunion application prevented

Raza Halim of the Garden Court Public Law Team is instructed by Duncan Lewis Solicitors on behalf of the claimants.

Raza Halim

Housing Law | Monday 27 April 2026

Garden Court Chambers Housing Team mourns the loss of Giles Peaker

The Garden Court Housing Team is deeply saddened by the death of Giles Peaker. Giles was a champion of housing law.

Protest Rights, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Protest Rights | Monday 27 April 2026

Challenge to High Court ruling that Palestine Action proscription was unlawful to be heard this week

Owen Greenhall and Audrey Cherryl Mogan are acting as part of the legal team on behalf of the claimant, Huda Ammori, the co-founder of the group.

Owen GreenhallAudrey Cherryl Mogan

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Friday 24 April 2026

Blog: MPCAG welcome UK Covid-19 Inquiry findings on migrant barriers to vaccine access

Blog post by Maha Sardar and Maria Moodie of Garden Court Chambers, who were on the legal team representing Migrant Primary Care Access Group (MPCAG) in Module 4 of the Inquiry.

Maha SardarMaria Moodie

Administrative and Public Law, Education Law | Wednesday 22 April 2026

Tim Baldwin produces LexisNexis case analysis: Anonymity order identifying schools in SEND appeals

Tim Baldwin of the Garden Court Public Law Team has produced a case analysis in partnership with LexisNexis.

Tim Baldwin

Education Law, School Inclusion Project (SIP), Administrative and Public Law | Tuesday 21 April 2026

Legal aid for representation in a school exclusion hearing granted for first time

Counsel from Garden Court, instructed by CCLC, acted for the Claimant in the High Court case of R (CWJ) v Director of Legal Aid Casework & Lord Chancellor [2025] EWHC 306 (Admin), which established for the first time that the right to a fair hearing under Article 6 ECHR could be engaged in an IRP hearing.

Stephanie Harrison KCOllie Persey

Garden Court Chambers | Monday 20 April 2026

Garden Court barristers recognised on Pro Bono Recognition List of England & Wales 2026

We are delighted to announce that Garden Court barristers have been listed on the Pro Bono Recognition List of England & Wales 2026.

Family Law | Friday 17 April 2026

Sophia Rolt-Smith joins Garden Court as tenant following third six pupillage

We are delighted to announce that Sophia Rolt-Smith has joined Garden Court Chambers as a tenant, following the successful completion of her third-six pupillage.

Sophia Rolt-Smith

Garden Court Chambers | Friday 17 April 2026

Garden Court Chambers Highly Commended at LexisNexis Awards 2026

Garden Court Chambers was proud to be Highly Commended in the Diversity & Inclusion category, in recognition of our long-term mentoring scheme, ‘Access to the Bar for All’.
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