News & Views
Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Wednesday 23 October 2019
Douglas Oak inquest: Coroner calls for improved police and ambulance training on handling persons suffering from Acute Behavioural Disturbance
Patrick Roche of Garden Court Chambers represented the family instructed by Gus Silverman of Irwin Mitchell Solicitors, and supported by INQUEST.
Employment and Discrimination Law | Monday 21 October 2019
A security officer based at BBC New Broadcasting House has won an unfair dismissal claim against his employer, Interserve
David Renton of Garden Court Chambers represented Bectu member Oluwagbemi Ogundolie, a security officer based at BBC New Broadcasting House.
Criminal Defence | Monday 21 October 2019
Abdul Lounici found Not Guilty of double murder
James Scobie QC and Catherine Oborne of Garden Court were instructed by Nawal Asskoumi of Stuart Miller Solicitors, represented by Abdul Lounici. Lounici was acquitted by the jury on 17th October 2019.
Administrative and Public Law, Children Law, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Thursday 17 October 2019
Garden Court Chambers ranked in Band 1 in Chambers UK Bar Guide 2020
We are delighted to have once again been ranked in Band 1 by Chambers and Partners in the Chambers UK Bar Guide 2020.
Administrative and Public Law | Tuesday 15 October 2019
Judicial review challenge on health inequalities caused by NHS Charging Scheme for migrant women and their children
Shu Shin Luh and Laura Profumo of the Garden Court Chambers Public Law Team are instructed by Janet Farrell, Partner at Bhatt Murphy Solicitors on behalf of Maternity Action.
Housing Law | Tuesday 15 October 2019
Garden Court Housing Team responds to Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government consultation on 'A new deal for renters'
The Garden Court Housing Team welcomes the government’s proposal to abolish no fault evictions (based on s.21 Housing Act 1988).
Family Law | Monday 14 October 2019
Can the Family Court lawfully injunct the Secretary of State for the Home Department from the exercise of their immigration powers in relation to a mother and child by making an FGM protection order?
James Holmes and Naomi Wiseman of the Garden Court Family Law Team represented the Local Authority. Kathryn Cronin and Artis Kakonge of the Garden Court Family Law Team represented the Child.
Housing Law | Monday 7 October 2019
Two-day court hearing set to start over demolition of Seven Sisters indoor market
The Claimants are represented by Marc Willers QC, Tim Baldwin and Camila Zapata Besso of Garden Court Chambers, instructed by Hodge Jones and Allen.
