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Garden Court Chambers | Tuesday 17 April 2012

Struck Out: Why Employment Tribunals Fail Workers and What Can be Done Book Launch

David Renton is launching on Tuesday April 24th at Garden Court chambers his new book “Struck Out"

Garden Court Chambers | Tuesday 17 April 2012

Employment Law Bulletin – Issue 124 – 17 April 2012

Employment News Call for evidence updateThe government’s call for evidence on no-fault dismissals for micro-businesses remains open until 8 June 2012. Click here to view the consultation. Strikes due on London UndergroundWorkers who maintain and upgrade the Tube network have voted by a large majority in favour of industrial action. Click here for more information. […]

Garden Court Chambers | Monday 16 April 2012

Housing Law Bulletin – Issue 259 – 16 April 2012

*** Stop Press: do you know a good Housing barrister? Garden Court Chambers is looking for two more experienced specialists to join its team of over 20 Housing barristers. Please pass the message on to anyone who you think may be interested in applying. Further details are available here. *** The Latest Housing Law News […]

Garden Court Chambers | Monday 16 April 2012

Immigration Law Bulletin – Issue 271 – 16 April 2012

News The Home Affairs Select Committee published a highly critical report on the work of the UK Border Agency last week. Click here to read the report. The Legal Services Commission have started a consultation on their continued support for the specialist support service. Click here for more information. Legislation and Immigration Rules Statement of […]

Garden Court Chambers | Tuesday 10 April 2012

Housing Law Bulletin – Issue 258 – 10 April 2012

The Latest Housing Law News New Rules for Tenancy Deposits: from 6 April 2012 the arrangements for tenancy deposit protection in England under the Housing Act 2004 have changed. For a Frequently Asked Questions sheet outlining the changes, click here. For the official revised guide to tenancy deposit protection, click here. For a guide to […]

Garden Court Chambers | Tuesday 10 April 2012

Immigration Law Bulletin – Issue 270 – 10 April 2012

News In order to support states in the implementation of the EU Directive on preventing and combating trafficking in human beings and protecting its victims, six UN agencies (UNODC, OHCHR, UNHCR, UNICEF, ILO and UN Women) have published a Joint Commentary Prevent. Combat. Protect on selected articles of the Directive. Click here to download a […]

Garden Court Chambers | Thursday 5 April 2012

Terry Munyard secures acquittal in riot case on burglary charges

Terry Munyard secured a rare acquittal yesterday in a riot related case. The defendant, a 20-year-old man, had been facing two charges of burglary of a bike and car accessory store in Catford during last summer's London riots.

Garden Court Chambers | Wednesday 4 April 2012

Garden Court welcomes Ed Elliott and Matt Brooks to the Family Team

Garden Court Chambers is delighted to welcome Matt Brooks and Ed Elliott and to the Family Team. Both are experienced child law practitioners, as well as having matrimonial finance experience, and both previously practised at Goldsmith Chambers.

Garden Court Chambers | Wednesday 4 April 2012

Rajiv Menon QC and Rebecca Hill successfully appeal extradition order in double jeopardy case

Rajiv Menon QC and Rebecca Hill yesterday successfully challenged a District Judge's decision to extradite an individual in relation to war crimes allegedly committed during the Balkan War.

Garden Court Chambers | Tuesday 3 April 2012

Housing Law Bulletin – Issue 257 – 3 April 2012

The Latest Housing Law News New Rules for Social Housing (1): from 1 April 2012 social housing landlords in England have to meet a new set of regulatory standards. The new Social Housing Regulator’s regulatory framework for registered social housing providers includes a number of changes from those previously used by the TSA, in particular […]

Garden Court Chambers | Tuesday 3 April 2012

Employment Law Bulletin – Issue 123 – 3 April 2012

Employment news April 2012 changesA number of changes to employment law take effect this month. On 1 April 2012 the weekly rate of statutory maternity, paternity and adoption pay increased from £128.73 to £135.45. On 6 April 2012: the maximum deposit orders increase from £500 to £1000; the maximum costs orders increase from £10,000 to […]

Garden Court Chambers | Monday 2 April 2012

Immigration Law Bulletin – Issue 269 – 2 April 2012

News Some overseas visa fees, and UK-based visa application fees, are to be increased from Friday 6 April 2012. To read further click here. Immigration RulesMost of the changes effected by HC 1888 come into effect on 6 April 2012. To read the statement of changes click here and to see the UKBA summary of […]

Garden Court Chambers | Friday 30 March 2012

Immigration Law Bulletin – Issue 268 – 30 March 2012

News The UKBA have awarded contracts to a number of private security firms to provide accommodation and support for asylum seekers. Click here for more information. Cases ST Eritrea, R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2012] UKSC 1221st March 2012A person granted temporary admission pursuant to S.11.1 of […]

Garden Court Chambers | Wednesday 28 March 2012

Leslie Thomas acts in inquest that records a critical narrative verdict and Rule 43 Recommendations

Critical Narrative Verdict and Rule 43 Recommendations after the inquest into the death of CG at HMP Brixton.

Garden Court Chambers | Monday 26 March 2012

Rebecca Hill blocks pregnant woman’s extradition to Argentina

A pregnant woman who was facing extradition to Argentina on drug trafficking charges has won her appeal against extradition thanks to assistance from Rebecca Hill. The appeal in the Administrative Court was allowed on the grounds that prison conditions in

Garden Court Chambers | Monday 26 March 2012

Housing Law Bulletin – Issue 256 – 26 March 2012

The Latest Housing Law News Social Housing Allocation: this is the final week for responses to the consultation on the draft Code of Guidance for Housing Allocation in England. For the consultation paper, click here. For the detailed response of the Housing Team at Garden Court Chambers, click here. This week the consultation also closes […]

Garden Court Chambers | Thursday 22 March 2012

Second tier appeals test: judgment handed down in JD (Congo) and others

The Court of Appeal has clarified the approach to the "some other compelling reason" limb of the second tier appeals test in JD (Congo) and others v Secretary of State for the Home Department, in which Anthony Vaughan was instructed.

Garden Court Chambers | Wednesday 21 March 2012

Allocating social housing – Government guidance falls short

Garden Court Chambers Housing Team has responded to the Government's consultation on the Draft Code of Guidance for the Allocation of Social Housing. Our housing barristers conclude that the draft guidance falls well short of providing the real help local

Garden Court Chambers | Wednesday 21 March 2012

The Road Ahead: A response to “Travelling to a Better Future”

The Garden Court Gypsy and Traveller Rights Team has supported "The Road Ahead" - a report for the Welsh Government in response to their "Travelling to a Better Future" (TTBF) report on Gypsy and Traveller policy.

Garden Court Chambers | Tuesday 20 March 2012

Employment Law Bulletin – Issue 122 – 20 March 2012

Employment news High Noon for NHSUNISON regions and branches all over the country took to the streets this weekend, in a last-ditch effort to defeat the government’s destructive health and social care bill. Click here to read more. Minimum wage frozen for young people Business Secretary, Vince Cable announced today that the adult rate of […]