News & Views
Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Inquests and Inquiries | Thursday 15 December 2016
Inquest jury finds risk assessment and communication failures contributed to death of Christopher Cousins
Chris's family were represented by Tom Stoate of Garden Court's Inquest Team.
Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities, Inquests and Inquiries | Friday 9 December 2016
Leslie Thomas QC talks to Renegade Inc about disenfranchisement, the police and Mark Duggan
In this TV interview, Leslie Thomas QC of Garden Court Chambers assesses what can happen when a community faces constant disenfranchisement.
Administrative and Public Law, Welfare Benefits Law | Wednesday 7 December 2016
Court of Appeal clarifies the approach to be taken when restricting the amount of housing benefit payable to claimants in a women’s refuge
Desmond Rutledge of Garden Court Chambers acted for the Intervener (Roshni).
Housing Law | Wednesday 7 December 2016
Court quashes decision by Council that elderly lady could return to India to reside with her children
The claimant was represented by Justine Compton of Garden Court Chambers.
Criminal Defence | Tuesday 6 December 2016
'Jihadi Jack' parents plead not guilty to funding terrorism
John Letts is being represented by Di Middleton and Tom Wainwright of Garden Court's Crime Team.
Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Inquests and Inquiries | Thursday 1 December 2016
Inquest jury finds catalogue of failings by Staffordshire Police, G4S and Primecare nurses leading up to death of Darren Lyons
The family of the deceased was represented by Anna Morris of Garden Court Chambers.
Garden Court Chambers | Wednesday 30 November 2016
Article 8 and possession proceedings
Holley v Hillingdon London Borough Council [2016] EWCA Civ 1052, 1 November 2016
Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Monday 28 November 2016
Garden Court hosts commemoration for Alexander Litvinenko to mark 10-year anniversary of his death
Maya Sikand is representing Marina Litvinenko in her claim against the Russian Federation at the ECtHR
