News & Views
Garden Court Chambers | Thursday 16 January 2014
Leslie Thomas highlighted as a leading campaigner in The Lawyer’s Hot 100 list
Leslie Thomas has been named as a leading campaigner in The Lawyer magazine’s Hot 100 list. Leslie is recognised for the work he does regarding deaths in custody and at the hands of the police.
Garden Court Chambers | Tuesday 14 January 2014
Employment Law Bulletin – Issue 160 – 14 January 2014
Garden Court Chambers | Monday 13 January 2014
Housing Law Bulletin - Issue 339 - 13 January 2014
Garden Court Chambers | Monday 13 January 2014
Eleven anti-fracking protestors acquitted of all charges
Eleven protestors have been acquitted of all charges over their roles in the Balcombe anti-fracking protests of last summer. The defendants were represented by Shahida Begum and Stephen Knight of Garden Court Chambers.
Garden Court Chambers | Friday 10 January 2014
Jury Concludes Mark Duggan Lawfully Killed
On 8 January 2014, the jury at the inquest into the death of Mark Duggan, who was shot by police in August 2011, reached its conclusion. Leslie Thomas represented the loved ones of Mr Duggan.
Garden Court Chambers | Monday 6 January 2014
Housing Law Bulletin - Issue 338 - 6 January 2014
Garden Court Chambers | Monday 6 January 2014
Why barristers walked out of court today
Today, for the first time in 800 years, lawyers publicly protested and staged a half-day walkout. Why? The short answer is that barristers walked out of court this morning to prevent the Government walking all over public justice.
Garden Court Chambers | Thursday 2 January 2014
Coroner criticises hospital after a 14-month-old baby died after accidently swallowing a battery
Following an inquest at Leicester Coroner’s Court, the coroner has been critical of the care that the deceased received in hospital prior to his death. Terry McGuinness represented the boy’s family.
