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Immigration Law, Domestic Abuse, International Family Law | Tuesday 18 October 2022

Landmark High Court ruling finds Home Office unlawfully discriminates against victims of domestic abuse abandoned outside the UK

In R on the application of AM v SSHD [2022] EWHC 2591 (Admin) Lieven J held that victims of transnational marriage abandonment are in an analogous position to victims of domestic abuse in the United Kingdom. However, while victims of domestic abuse in the United Kingdom can, provided they meet other requirements, apply for indefinite […]

Rebecca Chapman

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Protest Rights, Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities | Monday 17 October 2022

Garden Court Protest Team statement regarding The Public Order Bill 2022

The right to protest is at the heart of all of the hard-won rights that we enjoy in our democratic society. The Public Order Bill 2022 presents a grave threat to that right and would mark a regressive shift of power away from ordinary people and towards the State. The Public Order Bill is a […]

Inquests and Inquiries, Prisoners’ Rights, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Friday 14 October 2022

Inquest Jury finds HMP Bullingdon failed Chegory McCarty on numerous occasions

Chegory’s family are represented by Una Morris of Garden Court Chambers, instructed by Irène Nembhard, Rebecca Pelekanou and Marte Lund of Birnberg Peirce.

Una Morris

Family Law, Divorce and Family Finances | Thursday 13 October 2022

Natasha Shotunde and Naomi Wiseman contribute to JUSTICE report on Improving Access to Justice for Separating Families

JUSTICE has published its latest report Improving Access to Justice for Separating Families. The report has been prepared by a Working Party of experts, chaired by Professor Gillian Douglas, Emeritus Professor, King’s College London. It makes 43 ambitious but realistic recommendations related to child arrangements problems and their resolution in England and Wales. Natasha Shotunde and Naomi Wiseman of the […]

Natasha Shotunde

Immigration Law, Immigration Detention, Asylum and Deportation, Administrative and Public Law | Tuesday 11 October 2022

Changes to the international protection regime under the Nationality & Borders Act – answers to eight burning questions

1. What do you think about refugees from Ukraine who have in fact claimed asylum prior to 28 June 2022 rather than applying for temporary protection under the Ukraine Scheme – are their asylum/ humanitarian protection claims based on indiscriminate violence likely to succeed? Whatever the date of their claim they will be eligible for […]

Mark SymesHannah LynesRaza Halim

Criminal Defence | Monday 10 October 2022

Defendant found not guilty of murder at the Old Bailey

James Scobie KC represented the defendant and led Lefi Siatta of Furnival Chambers, instructed by K Singh from Bark and Co Solicitors

James Scobie KC

Garden Court Chambers | Friday 30 September 2022

Garden Court secures top tier rankings in the Legal 500 2023

Garden Court Chambers is proud to be recognised as a Top Tier set again in the Legal 500.

Garden Court Chambers | Monday 26 September 2022

Albanian blood feuds: Another unconvincing Country Policy and Information Note (CPIN)

David Neale, legal researcher at Garden Court Chambers, reviews and critiques the new blood feud Country Policy and Information Note (CPIN).

Youth Justice & Child Rights, Children Law, Children’s Rights | Friday 23 September 2022

Jennifer Twite joins Garden Court Chambers as a new tenant

We are delighted to announce that Jennifer Twite has joined the Garden Court Chambers Public Law, Youth Justice & Child Rights, and Community Care teams.

Jennifer Twite

Children’s Rights, Youth Justice & Child Rights | Friday 23 September 2022

Kate Aubrey-Johnson and Jennifer Twite contribute to Legal Action Group Youth Justice Update

Kate Aubrey-Johnson and Jennifer Twite round up the latest important statistics, publications, policy, legislation, guidance and cases in the latest LAG Youth Justice update.

Kate Aubrey-JohnsonJennifer Twite

Criminal Defence | Wednesday 21 September 2022

Statement by members of the Garden Court Chambers Crime Team in support of strike action

Following the outcome of the Criminal Bar Association’s ballot, in which an unprecedented 80% of respondents voted in favour of escalating the previous strike action, members of the Garden Court Crime Team will not be attending Court until further notice. In doing so, members will follow guidance from the CBA.   We regret the need to […]

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Inquests and Inquiries | Thursday 15 September 2022

Inquest into death of Yassar Yaqub

Yassar's family are represented by Paul Clark of the Garden Court Inquests and Inquiries Team, led by Michael Mansfield KC. Counsel instructed by Imran Khan KC and Daniel Lemberger Cooper of Imran Khan & Partners.

Paul Clark

Family Law, Children Law | Tuesday 6 September 2022

Amanda Meusz shortlisted for Family Law Case of the Year at Family Law Awards 2022

We are delighted to announce that Amanda Meusz of the Garden Court Chambers Family Team has been shortlisted for the Family Law Case of the Year Award at the Family Law Awards 2022.

Amanda Meusz

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Inquests and Inquiries, Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities | Friday 2 September 2022

Professor Leslie Thomas QC shortlisted for the Outstanding Contribution to Diversity & Inclusion Award by Chambers UK Bar Awards 2022

We are delighted to announce that Professor Leslie Thomas QC has been shortlisted for the Outstanding Contribution to Diversity & Inclusion Award at the Chambers UK Bar Awards 2022.

Leslie Thomas KC

Family Law | Thursday 1 September 2022

Naomi Wiseman returns from parental leave

We are delighted to welcome back Naomi Wiseman from parental leave. Naomi is available to accept instructions from 12 September.

Garden Court Chambers | Thursday 1 September 2022

Garden Court Chambers participating in Open House London 2022

Garden Court Chambers is delighted to be part of Open House London weekend again on 10-11 September 2022. The weekend gives the public the opportunity to see our 17th and 18th-century buildings completely free of charge.

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities | Thursday 1 September 2022

Metropolitan Police pays £10,000 following stop & search and handcuffing of a Black man inside his gated mews garden

Mr De La Kruz was represented by Michael Etienne of Garden Court Chambers and Sohini Mehta and Sophie Naftalin of Bhatt Murphy.

Michael Etienne

Administrative and Public Law | Tuesday 30 August 2022

Maria Moodie authors UK case study as part of British Institute of International and Comparative Law ‘Determinants of Anti-Trafficking Efforts’ global report

The 'Determinants of Anti-Trafficking Efforts' Project assesses the links and sequencing of specific factors that have yielded improved political will and capacity in national governments to address trafficking in persons and which have led to sustained and comprehensive anti-trafficking efforts. It sought to do so through a review of available literature, a quantitative analysis of existing […]

Maria Moodie

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Protest Rights, Criminal Defence | Friday 26 August 2022

Protestor found not guilty of Violent Disorder in ‘Kill the Bill’ trial

Owen Greenhall of the Garden Court Protest Team represented the defendant instructed by Hussain Hassan of Commons Solicitors.

Owen Greenhall

Environmental Law and Climate Justice, Rights of Nature and Protection of Habitats, Climate Change and Fossil Fuel Production | Monday 15 August 2022

Supreme Court to hear legal challenge to new Surrey oil wells

Marc Willers QC of Garden Court Chambers leading Estelle Dehon QC of Cornerstone Barristers acting for campaigner Sarah Finch, instructed by Rowan Smith of Leigh Day.

Marc Willers KC
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