News & Views
School Inclusion Project (SIP), Education Law | Wednesday 24 April 2024
Hertfordshire County Council commits to review of special needs policies following legal challenge
Ollie Persey of the Garden Court Education Law Team acted for the father of a child, W, in the legal proceedings, instructed by Dan Rosenberg and Heather Davidson of Simpson Millar.
Administrative and Public Law, Community Care Law, Court of Protection | Friday 21 July 2023
New edition of Halsbury's Laws on Judicial Review
Ollie Persey of the Garden Court Chambers Public Law Team is the Consultant Editor of the latest edition of the highly regarded public law practitioner text, Halsbury’s Laws on Judicial Review, published this month.
Education Law, School Inclusion Project (SIP) | Wednesday 20 March 2024
Non-binary student with special educational needs has his permanent exclusion overturned and is reinstated in time to take his GCSEs
Oscar and Ollie acted pro bono through Advocate in the proceedings and assisted Bethany Parr and Dan Rosenberg at Simpson Millar, funded by legal aid (legal help), in a successful proposed claim for judicial review.
Administrative and Public Law, Court of Protection | Thursday 13 January 2022
Suspension of DLA after 28 days in hospital did not violate Article 14 ECHR, in case of an adult patient with severe learning disabilities
The Appellant was represented by Amanda Weston QC, Desmond Rutledge and Ollie Persey of Garden Court Chambers instructed by Merseyside Law Centre (Samantha Maher, Trainee Solicitor).
Garden Court Chambers | Friday 1 March 2024
Ollie Persey, Oscar Davies and Nadia O'Mara nominated for Bar Pro Bono Awards 2024
We are delighted to announce that Ollie Persey, Oscar Davies and Nadia O'Mara of Garden Court Chambers have been nominated at the Bar Pro Bono Awards 2024.
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.
Education Law, Children's Rights | Tuesday 14 February 2023
Changes to legal aid rules in SEND appeals following legal challenge
Amanda Weston KC, Oliver Persey, and Isaac Ricca-Richardson of Garden Court Chambers represented the child, instructed by Emma Vincent Miller of Public Law Project.
Welfare Benefits Law, Administrative and Public Law | Thursday 25 April 2024
Legal team acting in landmark Court of Appeal tax credit case win Citizens Advice award
Desmond Rutledge and Ollie Persey of Garden Court Chambers represented the Respondent, Mr Arrbab in the Court of Appeal.
