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Criminal Defence | Wednesday 20 August 2025

Defendant acquitted of possession with intent to supply cannabis

Twanieka Alcindor of the Garden Court Crime Team acted for the defendant, instructed by Rukhsana Hayat of Rukhsana Hayat & Co Solicitors.

Twanieka Alcindor

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Administrative and Public Law | Wednesday 20 August 2025

Legal challenge submitted to European Court of Human Rights on behalf of UK’s first trans judge

Amanda Weston KC and Oscar Davies of Garden Court Chambers are instructed by Trans Legal Clinic, assisted by W Legal, alongside Jenn Lawrence of Monckton Chambers, who are bringing the claim on behalf of Dr Victoria McCloud.

Amanda Weston KCOscar Davies

Garden Court Chambers | Friday 15 August 2025

Garden Court Chambers congratulates Access to the Bar for All scholarship recipients

Garden Court Chambers congratulates Abdeldjalile Bouamrane Indiana Thompson, and Shilon Anderson, participants in our Access to the Bar for All scheme.

Criminal Defence | Friday 15 August 2025

Jury acquits defendant of encouraging violent disorder at anti-racist protest

Hossein Zahir KC of the Garden Court Crime Team represented the defendant, instructed by Sajida Malik of Birnberg Peirce.

Hossein Zahir KC

Employment and Discrimination Law | Thursday 14 August 2025

Oscar Davies secures £56,000 settlement in discrimination claim for queer employee of drinks retailer

Oscar Davies, barrister at Garden Court Chambers, secured a £56,000 settlement for a senior employee in a dispute with an international drinks retailer following allegations of workplace discrimination, unfair treatment and health-related detriment.

Oscar Davies

Planning Law, Environmental Law and Climate Justice | Thursday 14 August 2025

Plans for giant intensive poultry unit in Norfolk overturned

Acland Bryant of Garden Court Chambers acted for Coalition Against Factory Farming (CAFF), with Alex Shattock of Landmark Chambers, instructed by Ricardo Gama and Lucia Saborio Perez at Leigh Day.

Acland Bryant

Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Wednesday 13 August 2025

High Court finds police detained claimant unlawfully after failure to effectively review detention

Sarah Hemingway of Garden Court Chambers Civil Liberties Team acted for the claimants, instructed by Gregsons Solicitors.

Sarah Hemingway

Criminal Defence | Wednesday 13 August 2025

James Scobie KC and Christian Wasunna act for defendant unanimously acquitted in manslaughter trial

James Scobie KC and Christian Wasunna of the Garden Court Crime Team acted for the first defendant.

James Scobie KCChristian Wasunna

Criminal Defence | Tuesday 12 August 2025

Twanieka Alcindor acts for grandfather found not guilty of assault following family dispute

Twanieka Alcindor of the Garden Court Criminal Defence Team acted for the defendant, instructed by Khalid Ouhla at Wainwright & Cummins Solicitors.

Twanieka Alcindor

Financial Crime and Confiscation, Criminal Defence | Tuesday 12 August 2025

Twanieka Alcindor successfully resists application for further detention of seized cash

Twanieka Alcindor of the Garden Court Crime Team acted for the respondent, instructed by Errol Robinson of McGrath & Co (as part of GT Stewart Solicitors).

Twanieka Alcindor

Criminal Defence | Friday 8 August 2025

Gerwyn Wise and Tommy Seagull act for defendant acquitted of attempted murder in east London shooting at the Old Bailey

Gerwyn Wise led Tommy Seagull of the Garden Court Crime Team, instructed by Georgia Patterson of TV Edwards.

Gerwyn WiseTommy Seagull

Housing Law, Administrative and Public Law | Friday 8 August 2025

High Court finds local authority must provide suitable temporary accommodation to evicted family after breach of duty

This article is authored by Renata Burns of Shelter Legal Services. She instructed Tim Baldwin of the Garden Court Housing Law Team in acting for the claimant.

Tim Baldwin

Criminal Defence | Thursday 7 August 2025

Stella Harris and Letitia Duffus act for defendant found not guilty of attempted murder in double shooting case

Stella Harris led Letitia Duffus of the Garden Court Crime Team. Counsel instructed by Jessica Murray of Hodge, Jones & Allen.

Stella HarrisLetitia Duffus

Garden Court Chambers | Tuesday 5 August 2025

David Renton writes in the Daily Mirror about attending counter-demonstration to support refugees and defend them from protesters

"My grandparents fled Hitler, today in London someone screamed 'filth' in my face" - Garden Court barrister & author David Renton writes in the Daily Mirror about a counter-demonstration he went on to support refugees and defend them from protest.

David Renton

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Protest Rights, Protest Rights | Tuesday 5 August 2025

Palestine Action granted permission to challenge proscription as terrorist organisation

Owen Greenhall and Audrey Cherryl Mogan of the Garden Court Chambers Protest Team, act as junior counsel for Huda Ammori, a co-founder of the direct action protest network, Palestine Action.

Owen GreenhallAudrey Cherryl Mogan

Immigration Law, Garden Court International | Friday 1 August 2025

Raza Halim highlights need for ‘action’ to evacuate up to 30 Gazan children as third child evacuee arrives in UK for medical treatment

Garden Court barrister Raza Halim is a founding member of Project Pure Hope, and acts as a legal advisor.

Raza Halim

Garden Court Chambers | Tuesday 29 July 2025

Azroy Dawes-Clarke Inquest: Jury finds unnecessary and disproportionate restraint caused death at HMP Elmley

The family is represented by INQUEST Lawyers Group members Allison Munroe KC of Garden Court Chambers, Oliver Carter of Irwin Mitchell, and Philip Dayle of No5 Chambers. They are supported by INQUEST Senior Caseworker Jodie Anderson.

Allison Munroe KC

Immigration Law, International Human Rights, Garden Court International | Tuesday 29 July 2025

UK approves Project Pure Hope medical evacuation of children from Gaza

Raza Halim of Garden Court Chambers, along with a small group of doctors and health executives, is a founding member of Project Pure Hope and acts as a legal advisor.

Raza Halim

Community Care Law | Tuesday 29 July 2025

Tim Baldwin explores decline in community care legal aid lawyers with Legal Action Group and Access Social Care

Tim Baldwin of the Garden Court Chambers Housing Law Team has co-written an article for Legal Action Group, with Karen Ashton of Central England Law Centre, Louise Eardley of Gold Jennings, and Caroline Miles and Laura Peters of Access Social Care.

Tim Baldwin

Housing Law | Tuesday 29 July 2025

Tim Baldwin co-authors article for Legal Action Group on expanding housing Legal Aid

Tim Baldwin of the Garden Court Chambers Housing Law Team has co-written an article for Legal Action Group, with Dianne Cowie of Duncan Lewis and Laura Coyle of Turpin Miller.

Tim Baldwin
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