News & Views
Administrative and Public Law, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Immigration Detention Civil Claims | Friday 18 August 2017
High Court finds that Secretary of State unlawfully detained vulnerable former child soldier for 15 months
The claimant was represented by Amanda Weston of Garden Court Chambers.
Administrative and Public Law, Immigration Law, Immigration Detention Civil Claims | Friday 18 August 2017
High Court finds “without hesitation” that detention of torture victim in the Detained Fast Track was unlawful
The claimant was represented by Raza Halim of Garden Court Chambers.
Administrative and Public Law, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Housing Law | Friday 4 August 2017
Garden Court Chambers responds to the Jackson review of fixed recoverable costs
Read the response of our Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Public Law and Housing teams.
Administrative and Public Law, Immigration Law | Tuesday 1 August 2017
“A child is foremost a child before he or she is a refugee”: Court of Appeal provides new guidance to tribunals to ensure children and vulnerable persons have their voices heard in asylum proceedings
Raza Halim and Stephanie Harrison QC were instructed by Brighton Housing Trust for the appellant.
Administrative and Public Law, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Criminal Appeals | Wednesday 26 July 2017
First successful miscarriage of justice application for a victim of trafficking under the amended Section 133 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988
Ms Y was represented by Maya Sikand of Garden Court Chambers.
Administrative and Public Law, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Community Care Law | Thursday 20 July 2017
Proof magazine #3: ‘Life in the Justice Gap: Why legal aid matters’ launch supported by Garden Court Chambers
Garden Court Chambers is proud to sponsor Proof magazine. The third issue of Proof was co-produced by the Justice Gap and the Justice Alliance.
Administrative and Public Law, Community Care Law, Immigration Detention, Asylum and Deportation | Monday 17 July 2017
Inquiry into unaccompanied and separated minors in Europe
Written and oral evidence was submitted by Garden Court Chambers.
Administrative and Public Law, Housing Law | Thursday 22 June 2017
Revised benefit cap unlawfully discriminates against lone parents with children under two, High Court rules
Shu Shin Luh and Connor Johnston were instructed by Freshfields Bruckhause Deringer for the intervener, Shelter.
