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Inquests and Inquiries, Immigration Detention, Asylum and Deportation, Prisoners’ Rights | Friday 24 March 2023
Garden Court Chambers Brook House Inquiry Team jointly wins Highly Commended Halsbury Rule of Law Award at LexisNexis Legal Awards 2023
We are delighted to announce that the Garden Court Chambers Brook House Inquiry Team has jointly won 'Highly Commended' for the Halsbury Rule of Law Award at the Lexis Nexis UK 2023 Awards.
Inquests and Inquiries | Tuesday 17 March 2020
Multiple failures contributed to death of Dean George at HMP Swansea
The family was represented by Kirsten Heaven of Garden Court Chambers Civil Liberties Team instructed by INQUEST Lawyers Group members Clare Richardson and Rosa Potter of Deighton Pierce Glynn Solicitors.
Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Thursday 29 June 2023
"The end did not justify the means" - Undercover Policing Inquiry Interim Report Released by Inquiry Chair Sir John Mitting
Garden Court Chambers counsel, of the Inquests & Inquiries Team, are instructed in the Undercover Policing Inquiry.
Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Inquests and Inquiries | Friday 12 October 2018
Murder of Birmingham woman Jacqueline Oakes: Inquest concludes unlawful killing
Kirsten Heaven represented Jacqueline's family at the inquest, instructed by Andrew Petherbridge of Hudgell Solicitors.
Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Inquests and Inquiries | Friday 29 June 2018
Hillsborough match commander David Duckenfield to go on trial for manslaughter by gross negligence
The trial of Mr Duckenfield is currently listed to start on 10 September.
Garden Court Chambers | Monday 21 May 2018
Jury find neglect in healthcare contributed to the death of Michalla Sweeting at HMP Eastwood Park
Michalla’s family were represented by Fiona McGhie of Irwin Mitchell and Kirsten Heaven of the Garden Court Chambers Civil Liberties and Inquest Teams.
Immigration Detention, Asylum and Deportation, Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Thursday 23 March 2023
Brook House Inquiry into mistreatment and abuse in immigration detention recognised in shortlist for Halsbury Rule of Law Award at LexisNexis Legal Awards 2023
Members of the Garden Court Chambers Inquiries Team jointly shortlisted for the Halsbury Rule of Law Award at LexisNexis Legal Awards 2023 for their vital work on the Brook House Inquiry.
Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Children's Rights | Wednesday 4 October 2023
UK Covid-19 Inquiry Module 2 Continues - Opening statement on behalf of Core Participants
Several Garden Court Barristers are representing core participants at the UK Covid-19 Inquiry.
