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Leslie Thomas: a voice for the dead - Guardian article

In a recent Guardian article he speaks of his experiences and role in acting as the voice for those that have no voice.

Sean Rigg inquest - a watershed for the police service and the IPCC?

The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) publishes its independent review of its investigation into the death of Sean Rigg

David Emanuel succeeds at Court of Appeal in overturning convictions in historic sex abuse case

David received the papers three years after the conviction and advised that there were six arguable grounds of appeal.

Fundamental Rights Platform meeting

Marc Willers attended the 6th EU Fundamental Rights Platform meeting in Vienna on 24th -26th April on behalf of Garden Court Chambers.

Garden Court launches Legal Action on the Council Tax initiative

Garden Court Chambers has today launched the Legal Action on the Council Tax initiative. Our aim is to ensure that residents struggling to pay their council tax bills receive legal advice and representation.

Securing Freedom of Expression through UN Human Rights Mechanisms

Smita Shah has recently organised and run a workshop Securing Freedom of Expression through UN Human Rights Mechanisms, as a part of the Price Media Law Moot Court at Oxford University, where she had been asked to participate as a panel judge.

Henry Blaxland QC, Rajiv Menon QC, Terry Munyard, Anna Morris and Hossein Zahir in terrorism cases

Henry Blaxland QC, Rajiv Menon QC and Hossein Zahir appeared for defendants doing acts in preparation of terrorism.

Ali Naseem Bajwa QC acted for Richard Dart, one of three sentenced in terrorism related offences

Dart had pleaded guilty to preparing to commit an intended act of terrorism, contrary to s. 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006.

Leslie Thomas: The lawyer who speaks for the voiceless

This week's issue of The Voice features an extended article about Garden Court human rights barrister Leslie Thomas