Mayfair squatters ordered to leave by high court judge
Sunday 31 May 2015
Jan Luba said: “People have to be really desperate if they’re going to occupy any form of shelter just to get a roof over their heads…there is a desperate housing…
Australia prepares to strip citizenship from dual-nationality terrorists
Wednesday 27 May 2015
Adrian Berry has represented those at risk of having their British citizenship revoked. Speaking about the impact of such legislation, Adrian warned “the law is extremely dangerous because it leaves…
Clare Wade QC appointed to conduct an independent review of the law around domestic homicides
Thursday 9 Sep 2021
Clare has prior experience working with the Law Commission on reform of the law of homicide. She will consider whether the law could better protect the public and ensure sentences reflect…
Homeless Teenager takes Council to High Court for Unlawful Housing Policy
Monday 6 Sep 2021
A homeless teenager is taking a London council to the High Court for ‘unlawfully’ banning hundreds of homeless people from getting a permanent place to live. Shadacia White, 18, was…
High Court issues declaration of incompatibility finding that provisions in the Police Act unlawfully discriminate against Gypsies and Travellers
Tuesday 14 May 2024
In a landmark decision handed down on 14 May 2024, the High Court decided that certain provisions in the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 (‘CJPO Act ’) introduced…
‘Flexible’ Operating Hours pilot postponed until next year following concerns raised by Garden Court Chambers Crime Team and legal profession
Monday 18 Sep 2017
OPEN LETTER FROM GARDEN COURT CRIME TEAM Dear Lord Justice Fulford, Re. ‘Flexible’ Operating Hours Pilot at Blackfriars and Newcastle Crown Courts, Highbury Corner and Sheffield Magistrates’ Courts. The flawed…
Extinction Rebellion Conviction Overturned at the Old Bailey
Friday 6 Aug 2021
The client, Amelia Halls, was initially convicted in April 2021 for wilful obstruction of the public highway at the City of London Magistrates Court. In October 2019, our client was…
Garden Court barristers recognised in Black Letter Law directory
Tuesday 15 Jan 2013
The barristers listed in the 2012 directory include: Navtej Singh Ahluwalia Shereener Browne Dexter Dias QC Judy Khan QC Shu Shin Luh Rajiv Menon QC Maya Naidoo Ali Naseem Bajwa…
Anya Lewis KC secures acquittal for defendant in alleged baby shaking case
Tuesday 2 Apr 2024
The defendant had pleaded guilty to causing his daughter grievous bodily harm in 2006 and served a custodial sentence. Following his daughter’s early death in 2020, the defendant was charged with her…
Tanoo Mylvaganam
Friday 13 Nov 2015
Tanoo was one of the great personalities of the Bar. Tanoo worked with numerous Garden Court barristers over the years, was courageous in her pursuit of justice and kind and…
