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Environmental Protest, Environmental Law and Climate Justice, Protest Rights | Monday 22 June 2026

Climate Justice Blog: Climate protest and conscientious motivation after R v Hallam

Introduction The right to protest occupies an important place within the constitutional traditions of the United Kingdom. Although not absolute, peaceful protest has long been recognised as a legitimate means by which citizens may express dissent, challenge government policy, and seek political and social change. The law has therefore been required to strike a careful […]

Blánaid Ní Chearnaigh

Garden Court International, International Human Rights, Immigration Law | Thursday 18 June 2026

Adrian Berry KC and Abigail Holt appear at The European Circuit ‘Cross-Border Law’ event in Brussels

On 11 June 2026, the Circuit held 'Cross-Border Law in Action: Sport, Sanctions & Beyond' at the Universitaire Stichting, Brussels.

Adrian Berry KCAbigail Holt

Housing Law, Administrative and Public Law | Wednesday 17 June 2026

Disabled homeless applicant wins discrimination appeal concerning reasonable adjustments

Nick Bano of the Garden Court Housing Law Team represented Mr Asiimwe, instructed by Oscar Leyens of Southwark Law Centre.

Nick Bano

Criminal Defence, Sexual Offences | Tuesday 16 June 2026

Historic convictions quashed on the basis of fresh evidence

Tom Wainwright of the Garden Court Crime Team was instructed by Natalie Berman and Elliott Kimber of Edward Fail, Bradshaw & Waterson Solicitors for the subsequent proceedings, which concluded earlier this year, with the prosecution offering no evidence.

Tom Wainwright

Housing Law, Housing Law and Policy Work, Housing Law Training | Tuesday 16 June 2026

Housing Law Handbook: A Practical Guide (Law Society, 3rd edition)

The Housing Law Handbook, now in its third edition, remains an essential first point of reference across the housing sector, including social housing.

Administrative and Public Law, Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Tuesday 16 June 2026

High Court vindicates Undercover Policing Inquiry Chair’s efforts to demand oral evidence from key witness abroad

Sarah Hemingway of Garden Court Chambers acted in the legal team for the Defendant, the Chairman of the Undercover Policing Inquiry (UCPI).

Sarah Hemingway

Children’s Rights, Youth Justice & Child Rights, Criminal Defence | Monday 15 June 2026

Kate Aubrey-Johnson awarded OBE in King’s Birthday Honours 2026

Garden Court congratulates Kate Aubrey-Johnson on being awarded an OBE as part of the King's Birthday Honours List 2026.

Kate Aubrey-Johnson

Immigration Law | Monday 15 June 2026

Refugee Week 2026 – Courage Under Conditional Protection

Blog by Maha Sardar of Garden Court Chambers for Refugee Week 2026.

Maha Sardar

Court of Protection, Immigration Law, Administrative and Public Law | Friday 12 June 2026

Garden Court Chambers shortlisted for 15 awards at Legal 500 Bar Awards 2026

We are over the moon to announce that Garden Court Chambers has been nominated at The Legal 500 Bar Awards 2026, taking place on Wednesday 22nd September 2026.

Court of Protection, Mental Health Law | Friday 12 June 2026

Impact of AGNI: deprivation of liberty and the Court of Protection

Blog by the Garden Court Chambers Court of Protection Team on the impact of the Supreme Court case of AGNI (DEPRIVATION OF LIBERTY) [2026] UKSC 16.

Administrative and Public Law | Thursday 11 June 2026

No second bite of the cherry for Home Office against successful TOEIC appellants

The Claimants were represented by Greg Ó Ceallaigh KC and Alex Schymyck of Garden Court Public Law Team.

Greg Ó Ceallaigh KCAlex Schymyck

Criminal Defence, Murder and Violent Crime | Thursday 11 June 2026

Court acquits domestic abuse survivor of firearms and drugs charges after psychiatric assessment

Lucie Wibberley of the Garden Court Crime Team represented the defendant, a woman acquitted of firearms and drugs charges.

Lucie Wibberley

Criminal Defence, Murder and Violent Crime | Wednesday 10 June 2026

Crown drops case against defendant prosecuted for taking down England flags

Sania Nissar of the Garden Court Crime Team was instructed by Paul Block of Levy and Co Solicitors.

Sania Nissar

Criminal Defence, Drugs and Organised Crime, Murder and Violent Crime | Tuesday 9 June 2026

Tetevi Davi joins Garden Court Chambers as new tenant

We are delighted to announce that Tetevi Davi has joined Garden Court Chambers as a new tenant.

Tetevi Davi

Criminal Defence, Terrorism | Tuesday 9 June 2026

Defendant represented by Lucie Wibberley and Russell Fraser acquitted following terrorism trial

Lucie Wibberley and Russell Fraser of the Garden Court Crime Team acted for the defendant, instructed by Morgan Has Solicitors.

Lucie WibberleyRussell Fraser

Criminal Defence, Youth Justice & Child Rights, Murder and Violent Crime | Monday 8 June 2026

Sania Nissar joins Garden Court Chambers as new tenant

We are delighted to announce that Sania Nissar has joined Garden Court Chambers as a new tenant.

Sania Nissar

British Citizenship and Naturalisation, Administrative and Public Law, Immigration Law | Friday 5 June 2026

Adrian Berry KC speaks at House of Lords report launch on citizenship deprivation

Adrian Berry KC of the Garden Court Immigration & Public Law Teams spoke at the House of Lords for the launch of two reports examining citizenship deprivation in the United Kingdom.

Adrian Berry KC

Administrative and Public Law, Immigration Law | Friday 5 June 2026

Sophie Lucas instructed in challenge to Home Office Student Visa Brake

Sophie Lucas is instructed by Toufique Hossain and Manini Menon of Duncan Lewis Solicitors. She is led by Charlotte Kilroy KC, with Grant Kynaston of Blackstone Chambers.

Sophie Lucas

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Employment and Discrimination Law | Tuesday 2 June 2026

Oscar Davies’ book on LGBTQ rights to be published in Autumn 2027

Oscar Davies’ book is to be published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers, scheduled for Autumn 2027.

Oscar Davies

Criminal Defence, Drugs and Organised Crime | Monday 1 June 2026

Prosecution offers no evidence in case involving 60 kg of cocaine following service of defence statement

Shahida Begum of the Garden Court Crime Team was instructed by Fergus Harrington of ABV Solicitors.

Shahida Begum
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