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Criminal Appeals, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Criminal Defence | Friday 25 June 2021
Supreme Court upholds right to disruptive protest on highway
The Appellants were represented by Henry Blaxland QC and Owen Greenhall, both members of the Garden Court Chambers Protest Team, and Blinne Ní Ghrálaigh of Matrix Chambers. They were instructed by Raj Chada of Hodge, Jones and Allen solicitors.
Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities, Criminal Defence, Inquests and Inquiries | Wednesday 23 June 2021
Undercover Policing Inquiry refers first suspected miscarriages of justice
Owen Greenhall represented three anti-apartheid movement campaigners whose cases were referred to the panel. Owen is led by Matthew Ryder QC of Matrix Chambers. They are instructed by Mike Schwarz of Hodge Jones & Allen.
Criminal Appeals, Criminal Defence | Monday 21 June 2021
New guidance issued as a result of appeal against murder conviction
Keir Monteith QC, of the Garden Court Chambers Crime Team, led Chandra Sekar of Angell Park Chambers, in an appeal against the murder conviction of Kinse Aidid.
Family Law, Immigration and Family Law Crossover , International Family Law | Wednesday 16 June 2021
Government signals support for Private Members Bill to end child marriage
Naomi Wiseman of Garden Court Chambers has been providing legal advice on the bill.
Garden Court Chambers | Monday 7 June 2021
High Court judge orders “rolled up” hearing on adequacy of accommodation provided by Home Office given risks to children
The Claimant is represented by Tim Baldwin instructed by Scott Laing of Bhatia Best solicitors.
Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Inquests and Inquiries | Friday 4 June 2021
Inquest to Resume into Death of Joe Pooley Following Life Imprisonment for His Killers
Joe's mother, Sam Nicholls, is represented in calling for an inquest by Una Morris, assisted by Danielle Manson, both of the Garden Court Chambers Civil Liberties and Human Rights Team, instructed by Sarah Flanagan, from Hodge Jones & Allen Solicitors.
Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Friday 4 June 2021
Over 600 Hillsborough victims secure compensation for one of the largest police cover-ups in history
Patrick Roche of Garden Court Chambers instructed by Birnberg Peirce and Taylor Rose MW Solicitors.
Criminal Defence | Friday 28 May 2021
Lucie Wibberley speaks at The Scottish Criminal Law Channel's roundtable discussion on the pandemic's impact on the Courts
Lucie Wibberley, of the Garden Court Chambers Crime Team, spoke at The Scottish Criminal Law Channel's Virtual Roundtable Discussion entitled 'Have we done well with court business in Scotland during the pandemic?' that aired on Thursday 27 May 2021.