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Criminal Appeals, Financial Crime and Confiscation, Criminal Defence | Monday 24 October 2016

Colin Cook recognised as one of the most influential black people in Britain

Colin Cook is the Director of Clerking at Garden Court Chambers.

Administrative and Public Law, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Prisoners’ Rights | Friday 21 October 2016

High Court quashes Parole Board refusal to recommend open conditions

The claimant was represented by James Mehigan, a member of the Garden Court Public and Prison Law Teams.

James Mehigan

Administrative and Public Law, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities | Friday 21 October 2016

Garden Court and Stephanie Harrison QC shortlisted for Human Rights and Public Law awards

Garden Court has been shortlisted at the Chambers Bar Awards, whilst Stephanie and our Public Law Team are shortlisted at the Legal 500 Awards.

Criminal Appeals, Financial Crime and Confiscation, Criminal Defence | Friday 21 October 2016

Garden Court’s Crime Team and Kieran Vaughan QC shortlisted at Legal 500 awards

Our Crime Team has been involved in a number of biggest criminal cases of the past 12 months.

Criminal Defence | Thursday 20 October 2016

Paramjit Ahluwalia contributes to key new report on human trafficking

Paramjit Ahluwalia is a member of the Garden Court Chambers Crime Team.

Administrative and Public Law, Immigration Detention, Asylum and Deportation | Tuesday 18 October 2016

Key Nigerian Country Guidance case strengthens protection for trafficked women

Kathryn Cronin and Bijan Hoshi of Garden Court Chambers were HD's counsel.

Kathryn CroninBijan Hoshi

Criminal Appeals, Criminal Defence | Friday 14 October 2016

Ched Evans not guilty of rape after re-trial

Judy Khan QC and David Emanuel of the Garden Court Chambers Crime team defended Ched Evans at the re-trial.

David Emanuel KC

Criminal Defence | Wednesday 12 October 2016

Battersea shooting: prosecution accept plea to manslaughter

The defendant was represented by James Scobie QC and Sam Parham of Garden Court, instructed by Saadiya Ahmad of Dexter Henry solicitors.

James Scobie KCSam Parham

Inquests and Inquiries | Wednesday 12 October 2016

Inquest jury finds failures in the care and treatment of a vulnerable prisoner contributed to his likelihood of suicide

The family were represented by Stephen Simblet of Garden Court, instructed by Karen Rogers of Tuckers Solicitors.

Stephen Simblet KC

Garden Court International | Wednesday 12 October 2016

James Mehigan acts for Child Soldiers International before International Criminal Court

James Mehigan is a member of Garden Court International.

James Mehigan

Garden Court Chambers | Thursday 6 October 2016

Coroner orders Edgware Community Hospital to take action following death of 35-year-old Barnet musician

Tom Stoate and Tim Baldwin are members of Garden Court Chambers.

Tim Baldwin

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Inquests and Inquiries | Tuesday 4 October 2016

A prisoner who took his own life in HMP Belmarsh should never have been in prison, an inquest jury has found

Richard Reynolds of Garden Court Chambers represented the family at the inquest.

Richard Reynolds

Garden Court Chambers | Friday 30 September 2016

Rebekah Wilson and Amina Ahmed of Garden Court to speak on need for diversity in the family justice system – ALC Conference, 17-19 November 2016

Find out more about the conference and book your place.

Amina Ahmed

Garden Court Chambers | Friday 30 September 2016

Autistic child wins disability discrimination claim against shopkeeper who refused to serve him

The child was represented by David Renton of Garden Court Chambers and Rheian Davies of DH Law Ltd.

David Renton

Children Law, Divorce and Family Finances | Thursday 29 September 2016

The Archers’ domestic violence plot reveals real harm of LASPO cuts

Garden Court's Rebekah Wilson and Lottie Mayers of Miles & Partners explain more in this article via Legal Voice.

Criminal Defence | Thursday 29 September 2016

Sam Parham speaks at the Annual Grange Conference, the Medico-Legal Event of the Year for Mental Health Professionals

Sam Parham is a member of the Garden Court Chambers Crime Team.

Sam Parham

Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities | Monday 26 September 2016

Settlement for claimant in case against British Transport Police

The claimant was represented by Una Morris of Garden Court Chambers.

Una Morris

Garden Court Chambers | Saturday 24 September 2016

Lalith de Kauwe speaks at annual ASLLUK Immigration, Asylum and Human Rights Law Update

On 24 September 2016, the Association of Sri Lankan Lawyers in the UK (ASLLUK) held their annual Immigration, Asylum and Human Rights Update.

Lalith de Kauwe

Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities | Friday 23 September 2016

Success for claimant in case against the Chief Constable of Nottinghamshire Police

The claimant was represented by Una Morris of Garden Court Chambers.

Una Morris

Garden Court Chambers | Wednesday 21 September 2016

The death of Stephen Field

We wish to extend our condolences to Stephen’s family and colleagues at 1 Pump Court.
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