News & Views
Criminal Defence | Tuesday 15 November 2022
Elena Papamichael comments on clearing the court backlog and moving away from mass imprisonment
The massive delays in criminal trials reaching court are now widely known. The reality is that the government has deliberately underfunded the criminal courts system for many years.
Environmental Law and Climate Justice, Environmental Protest, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Monday 14 November 2022
Paul Clark co-authors chapter in 'Litigating the Climate Emergency How Human Rights, Courts, and Legal Mobilization Can Bolster Climate Action'
Inquests and Inquiries, Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Tuesday 8 November 2022
Krystian Kilkowski: Inquest finds that serious failures by police and emergency services contributed to his death
Krystian’s family are represented by Stephen Simblet KC and Fatima Jichi of Garden Court Chambers. Counsel instructed by Eva Luna Roszykiewicz of Bhatt Murphy solicitors.
Romani Gypsy and Traveller Rights, Planning Law, Administrative and Public Law | Monday 7 November 2022
Government’s planning definition of Gypsies and Travellers unlawfully discriminatory
Marc Willers KC and Tessa Buchanan of Garden Court Chambers appeared for the successful appellant.
Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Inquests and Inquiries, Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities | Thursday 3 November 2022
Inquest concludes into death of Yassar Yaqub following police shooting
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.
Children Law, Family Law, Divorce and Family Finances | Monday 24 October 2022
Davina Krishnan returns from maternity leave
Davina is a member of the Garden Court Chambers Family Law Team and is available to accept instructions from 7 November.
Garden Court Chambers | Wednesday 19 October 2022
New report uncovers ‘institutional racism’ in the justice system
A new report by experts from The University of Manchester and barrister Keir Monteith KC has raised urgent questions about racial attitudes and practices in the justice system in England and Wales.
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
