PracticeRajeev has a wide-ranging practice, dealing in areas as diverse as homelessness and inquests. He has a detailed knowledge of different areas of the law, something which is of particular value in cases spanning more than one field. At present, his practice has a emphasis on public law and claims against public authorities, as well as claimant-oriented work in the employment and discrimination fields. Rajeev has a strong commitment to pro bono work and has carried out such work throughout his career. He is also well aware of the difficulties that are faced by claimants in obtaining funding for cases, particularly in the employment field, and is willing to consider CFA work in an appropriate case. As with many of his colleagues, Rajeev regularly carries out training work for external organisations and contributes to the internal training courses run by chambers.
Rajeev Thacker of Garden Court Chambers is "always very helpful" and demonstrates "great technical analysis when tackling difficult concepts in discrimination law." He acts mainly for individuals, and has appeared in cases supported by the Commission for Racial Equality and the Equal Opportunities Commission. Chambers Directory 2008 Rajeev is a Recorder of the Crown Court and was a part-time Employment Judge from 2005 to 2010. BackgroundRajeev was previously a visiting lecturer in criminal law and public law at the University of Westminster. He joined Garden Court in 2001, having previously been a tenant at a multi-disciplinary set at 4 Brick Court. He is involved in Green politics, having previously stood as a candidate in local, national and European elections. He is currently Chair of the Board of Trustees of Bail for Immigration Detainees (BID). PublicationsRajeev is a contributor to the LAG book on ASBOs (2006) and McDonald on Immigration Law (2008) Interesting CasesConnor v Chief Constable of Merseyside Police [2006] EWCA Civ 1549 (Search warrants and power to use force)
Langley v Liverpool City Council [2005] EWCA Civ [2006] 1 WLR 375 (Circumstances in which police and social services are entitled to obtain emergency protection orders and the relationship with Article 8) Larrier v Chief Constable of Merseyside Police [2004] EWCA Civ 46 (removing issues from the jury in claims against the police)
Mingeley v Amber Cars [2004] EWCA Civ 328, [2004] ICR 727 (Whether taxi-driver an "employee" within the meaning of discrimination legislation)
D v L [2003] EWCA Civ 1169 [2004] EMLR 1 (right to privacy in relation to tape recordings made during relationship)
Paul v Visa International Service Association [2004] IRLR 42 (extent of employer's duty to communicate with employee absent on maternity leave).
SocietiesChair of the Board of Trustees of Bail for Immigration Detainees (BID) Profile updated May 2010
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