News & Views
Garden Court Chambers | Friday 10 December 2021
On International Human Rights Day Garden Court joins 150 groups across the UK to urge the Prime Minister to take action to secure our Human Rights Act
On International Human Rights Day, as the UK joins the international Summit for Democracy, over 150 groups across the UK urge the Prime Minister to take action to secure our Human Rights Act
Protest Rights, Protest Rights, Protest Rights | Friday 10 December 2021
Christian Climate Action Defendants who climbed atop DLR train in protest acquitted of all charges on International Human Rights Day
Six defendants protesting against government inaction about climate change have been found not guilty by a jury, who found that a conviction would not be a proportionate interference with their right to protest.
Criminal Defence | Wednesday 8 December 2021
Minka Braun secures acquittal for murder
Minka Braun, of the Garden Court Criminal Defence Team, instructed by Pawan Gill of BH Mohammed Solicitors, has secured the acquittal of M. She was led by Mark Milliken-Smith QC.
Housing Law | Friday 3 December 2021
Important Court of Appeal decision on housing possession cases
Nick Bano, of the Garden Court Chambers Housing Team, acted for the legally aided occupier throughout the proceedings, instructed by Simon Mullings of Edwards Duthie Shamash solicitors.
Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Thursday 2 December 2021
Lamont Roper: Family of Black student who drowned in canal following police pursuit demand answers after inquest
Allison Munroe QC, of the Garden Court Chambers Inquests and Inquiries Team, represents Lamont’s family instructed by Eva Luna Roszykiewicz of Bhatt Murphy solicitors.
Children Law, Divorce and Family Finances, International Family Law | Thursday 2 December 2021
Natasha Shotunde wins BSN Rising Star at UK Diversity Legal Awards 2021
We are delighted to announce Natasha Shotunde in the BSN Rising Star, in the Chambers category, at the UK Diversity Legal Awards 2021.
Visas, Settlement (Indefinite Leave to Remain), Immigration: Personal and Business | Thursday 2 December 2021
Grace Brown wins BSN Lawyer of the Year at UK Diversity Legal Awards 2021
We are delighted to announce Grace Brown is the BSN Lawyer of the Year, in the Chambers category, at the UK Diversity Legal Awards 2021
Immigration Law, Immigration Detention, Asylum and Deportation | Thursday 25 November 2021
The Nationality and Borders Bill - Legal Opinion prepared by Garden Court Barristers for Women for Refugee Women
In legal advice prepared for the charity Women for Refugee Women, Stephanie Harrison QC, Emma Fitzsimons, Ubah Dirie & Hannah Lynes of Garden Court Chambers state the Nationality & Borders Bill will “disproportionately adversely disadvantage women & girls
