News & Views
Garden Court Chambers | Tuesday 18 September 2012
Indeterminate sentences are a breach of human rights under Article 5(1) ECHR
The European Court of Human Rights ruled today that indeterminate prison sentences are a violation of Article 5(1) of the European Convention of Human Rights, which guarantees the right to liberty and security. The ruling applies to prisoners detained bey
Garden Court Chambers | Tuesday 18 September 2012
European Court success for Romani Gypsy in Buckland v United Kingdom
Marc Willers (together with Sharon Baxter of the Community Law Partnership) acted on behalf of Maria Buckland, a Romani Gypsy, in the European Court of Human Rights.
Garden Court Chambers | Monday 17 September 2012
Housing Law Bulletin - Issue 280 – 17 September 2012
Garden Court Chambers | Wednesday 12 September 2012
Stephanie Harrison shortlisted as Human Rights and Public Law Junior of the Year
Garden Court Chambers is delighted to learn that Stephanie Harrison has been shortlisted as Human Rights and Public Law Junior of the Year in the prestigious Chambers Bar Awards 2012.
Garden Court Chambers | Monday 10 September 2012
Immigration Law Bulletin - Issue 291 - 10 September 2012
Garden Court Chambers | Monday 10 September 2012
Housing Law Bulletin - Issue 279 – 10 September 2012
Garden Court Chambers | Friday 7 September 2012
Leslie Thomas acts for Azelle Rodney's family at public inquiry into fatal shooting
The full oral hearings for the public inquiry into the fatal shooting of Azelle Rodney by the Metropolitan Police opened this week, with Leslie Thomas acting for Mr Rodney's family. This is the first such inquiry in England into a death, replacing the rol
Garden Court Chambers | Friday 7 September 2012
Henry Blaxland QC and Hossein Zahir act for Julian Assange sureties
Henry Blaxland QC and Hossein Zahir appeared at Westminster Magistrates Court on Tuesday, acting for four of those who stood for surety for Julian Assange. The four are at risk of losing their money because, rather than surrender to police for the purpose
