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Romani Gypsy and Traveller Rights, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Administrative and Public Law | Tuesday 14 May 2024
High Court issues declaration of incompatibility finding that provisions in the Police Act unlawfully discriminate against Gypsies and Travellers
The successful claimant was represented by Marc Willers KC and Ollie Persey of Garden Court Chambers. Stephen Simblet KC and Nadia O’Mara of Garden Court Chambers acted for the First Intervener, Friends, Families and Travellers.
Romani Gypsy and Traveller Rights, Administrative and Public Law | Tuesday 16 January 2024
Government to be challenged in High Court over ‘discriminatory’ PCSC Act
FFT will be represented by Stephen Simblet KC and Nadia O’Mara of Garden Court Chambers. Wendy Smith will be represented by Marc Willers KC and Ollie Persey of Garden Court Chambers.
Romani Gypsy and Traveller Rights, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Administrative and Public Law | Wednesday 29 November 2023
Supreme Court rules wide injunctions have negative impact on Gypsies and Travellers' ability to pursue traditional nomadic way of life
Marc Willers KC, Tessa Buchanan & Owen Greenhall represented London Gypsies and Travellers (LGT), Friends Families and Travellers (FFT) and the Derbyshire Gypsy Liaison Group (DGLG). Stephanie Harrison KC, Stephen Clark & Fatima Jichi represented FFT.
Romani Gypsy and Traveller Rights, Administrative and Public Law, Planning Law | Monday 13 November 2023
Welsh Ministers concede appeal of planning inspector's decision brought by a Traveller
Tim Baldwin of the Garden Court Romani Gypsy & Traveller Rights Team acted for the appellant Traveller, instructed by Michael Imperato of Watkins & Gunn Solicitors.
Mediation, Welfare Benefits Law, Romani Gypsy and Traveller Rights | Wednesday 4 October 2023
Garden Court secures top tier rankings in the Legal 500 UK 2024
Garden Court Chambers is proud to be recognised as a Top Tier set again in the Legal 500 UK 2024 rankings.
Romani Gypsy and Traveller Rights, Planning Law, Administrative and Public Law | Tuesday 3 October 2023
High Court in Cardiff grants Traveller permission to appeal planning inspector's decision
Tim Baldwin of Garden Court Romani Gypsy & Traveller Rights Team acted for the appellant, instructed by Michael Imperato of Watkins & Gunn Solicitors.
Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Romani Gypsy and Traveller Rights | Thursday 14 September 2023
Marc Willers KC delivers oral submissions to UK Covid-19 Inquiry Module 4
Marc Willers KC leads Chris Jacobs of Landmark Chambers, instructed by Martin Howe of Howe & Co.
Romani Gypsy and Traveller Rights, Administrative and Public Law | Thursday 20 July 2023
Permission granted in High Court challenge to law that criminalises Gypsies, Roma and Travellers
The claimant, Ms Smith, is represented by Marc Willers KC and Ollie Persey of Garden Court Chambers, alongside Richard Drabble KC of Landmark Chambers. They are instructed by Chris Johnson of Community Law Partnership (‘CLP’).
