News & Views
Family Law | Tuesday 15 May 2018
Is it time for a protocol on international kinship assessments?
With Brexit looming and a rise in the number of care applications, the issue of international assessments has a sharper focus. It is time for a protocol on international kinship assessments which will significantly aid in a more robust case management.
Family Law, Children Law | Tuesday 15 May 2018
Family cases and Deprivation of Liberty
There have been two important recent cases which have considered issues of deprivation of liberty and young people subject to care proceedings.
Criminal Defence | Friday 11 May 2018
Jo Cecil wins Youth Justice Legal Centre Rising Star Award
Jo Cecil of the Garden Court Chambers Crime Team has won the Youth Justice Legal Centre (YJLC) Rising Star Award.
![Joanne Cecil KC](/assets/images/resize/person-tiny/1696.jpg)
Immigration Law, Immigration Detention, Asylum and Deportation | Friday 11 May 2018
Victory in 'Windrush' case
Garden Court's Helen Foot was instructed by Emma Terenius of Wilson Solicitors LLP.
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Community Care Law | Thursday 10 May 2018
Local authority ordered to support young care leaver
Garden Court's Felicity Williams was instructed by Eleanor Ronson at GT Stewart.
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Criminal Defence, Criminal Appeals, Financial Crime and Confiscation | Wednesday 9 May 2018
Garden Court Chambers announces no returns action in response to legal aid cuts
As of 25 May 2018, members of Garden Court Chambers will be implementing a no returns policy in line with the CBA protocol.
Immigration Law | Wednesday 2 May 2018
David Jones delivers speech on common claims against the Home Office on panel at Commonwealth Forum UK at the House of Commons
David Jones joined the panel for the Commonwealth Forum UK organised by Britafrique and Affirm Human Rights UK on Monday 1 May.
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Criminal Defence, Criminal Appeals, Inquests and Inquiries | Wednesday 2 May 2018
Catherine Oborne and Ifeanyi Odogwu shortlisted for Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Awards 2018
We're delighted to announce that Catherine Oborne and Ifeanyi Odogwu have both been shortlisted in the Newcomer category of the LALYs.
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