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Immigration Detention, Asylum and Deportation | Wednesday 18 January 2017

Deaf six-year-old boy threatened with removal given a last-minute reprieve

The boy is being represented by Gráinne Mellon of Garden Court Chambers.

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities, Inquests and Inquiries | Tuesday 17 January 2017

Public Inquiry opens into the fatal police shooting of unarmed Anthony Grainger in 2012

The parents Anthony Grainger are represented by Leslie Thomas QC of Garden Court Chambers.

Leslie Thomas KC

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities | Friday 6 January 2017

Families of Stephen Port murder victims issue plea for information through lawyers

The families of Stephen Port's victims are represented by Leslie Thomas QC, Emma Favata and Paul Clark.

Leslie Thomas KCEmma FavataPaul Clark

Administrative and Public Law, Immigration Detention, Asylum and Deportation | Wednesday 4 January 2017

Tribunal’s refusal to grant asylum appeal to former child soldier successfully challenged

Mark Symes of Garden Court's Immigration Team represented the former child soldier.

Mark Symes

Administrative and Public Law, Immigration Detention, Asylum and Deportation | Thursday 29 December 2016

Government reneges on commitment to bring vulnerable unaccompanied refugee children to the UK

Sonali Naik and Bryony Poynor of Garden Court Chambers represent child asylum seekers in legal action against Government.

Sonali Naik KC

Criminal Defence | Friday 23 December 2016

Charity worker cleared of funding terrorism

Pervez Rafiq was represented by Hossein Zahir and Vikki Kerly of Garden Court's Crime Team.

Hossein Zahir KC

Garden Court Chambers | Wednesday 21 December 2016

High Court dismisses Doncaster MBC’s challenge to a Gypsy site in the Green Belt

Marc Willers QC and Justine Compton of Garden Court Chambers represented AB.

Marc Willers KC

Administrative and Public Law, Community Care Law, Housing Law | Tuesday 20 December 2016

High Court orders local authority to conduct re-assessment of age and considers “significantly different conclusion” test in ADCS Guidance for the first time

The claimant was represented by Maria Moodie of Garden Court Chambers.

Maria Moodie

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Inquests and Inquiries | Thursday 15 December 2016

Inquest jury finds risk assessment and communication failures contributed to death of Christopher Cousins

Chris's family were represented by Tom Stoate of Garden Court's Inquest Team.

Criminal Appeals, Criminal Defence | Thursday 15 December 2016

Court of Appeal makes significant departure in sentencing of appellant with battered woman syndrome

Paramjit Ahluwalia represented the appellant.

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities, Inquests and Inquiries | Friday 9 December 2016

Leslie Thomas QC talks to Renegade Inc about disenfranchisement, the police and Mark Duggan

In this TV interview, Leslie Thomas QC of Garden Court Chambers assesses what can happen when a community faces constant disenfranchisement.

Leslie Thomas KC

Housing Law | Wednesday 7 December 2016

Court quashes decision by Council that elderly lady could return to India to reside with her children

The claimant was represented by Justine Compton of Garden Court Chambers.

Administrative and Public Law, Welfare Benefits Law | Wednesday 7 December 2016

Court of Appeal clarifies the approach to be taken when restricting the amount of housing benefit payable to claimants in a women’s refuge

Desmond Rutledge of Garden Court Chambers acted for the Intervener (Roshni).

Desmond Rutledge

Criminal Defence | Tuesday 6 December 2016

‘Jihadi Jack’ parents plead not guilty to funding terrorism

John Letts is being represented by Di Middleton and Tom Wainwright of Garden Court's Crime Team.

Tom Wainwright

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Inquests and Inquiries | Thursday 1 December 2016

Inquest jury finds catalogue of failings by Staffordshire Police, G4S and Primecare nurses leading up to death of Darren Lyons

The family of the deceased was represented by Anna Morris of Garden Court Chambers.

Anna Morris KC

Garden Court Chambers | Wednesday 30 November 2016

Article 8 and possession proceedings

Holley v Hillingdon London Borough Council [2016] EWCA Civ 1052, 1 November 2016

Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Monday 28 November 2016

Garden Court hosts commemoration for Alexander Litvinenko to mark 10-year anniversary of his death

Maya Sikand is representing Marina Litvinenko in her claim against the Russian Federation at the ECtHR

Criminal Appeals, Criminal Defence | Friday 25 November 2016

Our justice system is in crisis – Bach Commission report highlights effects of legal aid cuts

Jo Cecil of Garden Court’s Crime and Public Law Teams is an Independent Commissioner on the Bach Commission.

Joanne Cecil KC

Administrative and Public Law, Immigration Detention Civil Claims, Immigration Detention, Asylum and Deportation | Friday 25 November 2016

Amanda Weston in Hong Kong to deliver UNHCR refugee protection training to lawyers and judges

Amanda is also speaking an event organised by The University of Hong Kong and the Justice Centre Hong Kong.

Amanda Weston KC

Criminal Appeals, Criminal Defence | Wednesday 23 November 2016

Consultant surgeon wins appeal against gross negligence manslaughter conviction

The surgeon was represented by David Emanuel of Garden Court Chambers' Crime Team.

David Emanuel KC
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