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Criminal Defence | Monday 26 March 2018

Defendant acquitted after 10 week trial in £10M cocaine and heroin smuggling case

Henry Blaxland QC and Alex Rose of the Garden Court Chambers Crime Team represented one of the defendants.

Alex RoseHenry Blaxland KC

Criminal Defence | Friday 23 March 2018

Garden Court Chambers announces action in response to legal aid cuts and publishes open letter to MoJ calling for rethink of AGFS

Garden Court Chambers will not be undertaking any publicly funded criminal work with legal aid certificates dated from 1st April 2018 and will be operating a “no returns” policy.

Garden Court Chambers | Friday 23 March 2018

‘The reform of civil justice’ is out now

Sir Rupert Jackson, former Lord Justice of Appeal, co-authored the book with Stephen Clark.

Stephen Clark

Administrative and Public Law, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Housing Law | Wednesday 21 March 2018

John Beckley appointed as District Judge

We are delighted to announce that John Beckley has been appointed as a District Judge.

Administrative and Public Law, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Protest Rights | Wednesday 21 March 2018

High Court legal challenge secures delay to wide-ranging injunction against environmental protestors

The campaigners are represented by Stephanie Harrison QC leading Timothy Baldwin and Stephen Simblet leading Anna Morris of Garden Court Chambers.

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Inquests and Inquiries | Thursday 15 March 2018

Failures in care contributed to the death of Steven Edwards, a high risk detained patient

Steven’s family were represented by Tom Stoate of Garden Court’s Civil Liberties and Human Rights Team.

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Inquests and Inquiries | Monday 12 March 2018

Inquest finds neglect and failure to provide basic care to Michael Forster contributed to his death at HMP Leicester

The family is represented by Ifeanyi Odogwu of the Garden Court Chambers Inquests & Inquiries Team.

Garden Court Chambers | Friday 9 March 2018

Young Legal Aid Lawyers launch new social mobility report

Garden Court's Amanda Weston QC will deliver the keynote speech at the launch in London on Wednesday 14 March.

Amanda Weston KC

Immigration Law | Wednesday 7 March 2018

Afghan child challenges Home Office on ‘Dubs Amendment’ at the High Court

Garden Court’s Sonali Naik QC, Bryony Poynor and Miranda Butler represent the claimant, instructed by Duncan Lewis Solicitors.

Sonali Naik KC

Criminal Appeals, Criminal Defence | Friday 2 March 2018

Sally Challen granted leave to appeal conviction for killing husband in “coercive control” case

Garden Court's Clare Wade QC instructed by Harriet Wistrich, Birnberg Peirce.

Clare Wade KC

Garden Court Chambers | Wednesday 28 February 2018

A Golden Light Still Shines

Following the death of our dear friend and colleague, Vikki Kerly, Garden Court's Sean Horstead shared a poetic tribute.

Immigration Detention, Asylum and Deportation, Immigration Law | Wednesday 28 February 2018

Peter Jorro joined leading US immigration attorney in a presentation for the Raindance Film Festival, London

Peter presented on 26 February on the topic of US/UK Work Permits for the Film & Television Industry.

Peter Jorro

Garden Court Chambers | Tuesday 27 February 2018

Garden Court Chambers mourns the death of Navtej Singh Ahluwalia

We are devastated to pass on the news that our dearly loved friend and colleague Navtej Ahluwalia has died.

Housing Law | Tuesday 27 February 2018

Landlord discontinues re-litigating a claim for possession after failing to provide the tenant with a gas safety certificate before their occupation: major implication for the Private Rented Sector

Tim Baldwin, of the Garden Court Chambers Housing Team, was instructed by Matt Sinden of SSP Law Solicitors.

Tim Baldwin

Garden Court Chambers | Monday 26 February 2018

Clare Wade, Sonali Naik, Amanda Weston and Brenda Campbell appointed Queen’s Counsel

Garden Court Chambers is delighted to congratulate our four new silks appointed as Queen's Counsel on 26 February 2018.

Amanda Weston KCClare Wade KCSonali Naik KC

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities | Monday 26 February 2018

DSD and the Article 3 investigative duty: the long road to justice

Stephen Clark discusses the recent Supreme Court judgment in DSD & NBV v. Commissioner of Police for the Metropolis.

Stephen Clark

Garden Court Chambers | Friday 23 February 2018

Garden Court Chambers mourns the death of Vikki Kerly

Our dear friend and colleague Vikki Kerly sadly passed away on Monday 19th February.

Criminal Defence | Friday 23 February 2018

Prosecution case collapses in the face of serious disclosure failings

David Emanuel was leading counsel for the first defendant.

David Emanuel KC

Garden Court Chambers | Thursday 22 February 2018

East Finchley residents settle two-year legal battle with Housing Association after gas supply cut off

Tim Baldwin of Garden Court Chambers was instructed by Jayesh Kunwardia of Hodge Jones & Allen. 

Tim Baldwin

Garden Court Chambers | Wednesday 21 February 2018

To celebrate World Day of Social Justice Garden Court hosted a photo exhibition by The Peace and Hope Trust

Garden Court Chambers hosted a presentation with an exhibition of photos on behalf of The Peace and Hope Trust
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