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Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities | Tuesday 28 February 2017

Merseyside Police settle claim for false imprisonment and disability discrimination following unlawful strip search of severely disabled young woman

The claimant was represented by Maya Sikand of Garden Court's Civil Liberties Team.

Administrative and Public Law, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Garden Court International | Monday 6 February 2017

Vital times for human rights lawyers as we face attacks on fundamental rights at home and abroad

In these difficult times, human rights lawyers have a vital role to play in challenging prejudice, discrimination and the unlawful exercise of power.

Leslie Thomas KC

Administrative and Public Law, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Community Care Law | Tuesday 31 January 2017

Leslie Thomas QC, Judy Khan QC and Marc Willers QC elected as Joint Heads of Chambers

Garden Court is delighted to announce that Leslie Thomas QC, Judy Khan QC and Marc Willers QC have been elected as Joint Heads of Chambers.

Marc Willers KC Leslie Thomas KC

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities, Inquests and Inquiries | Tuesday 17 January 2017

Public Inquiry opens into the fatal police shooting of unarmed Anthony Grainger in 2012

The parents Anthony Grainger are represented by Leslie Thomas QC of Garden Court Chambers.

Leslie Thomas KC

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities | Friday 6 January 2017

Families of Stephen Port murder victims issue plea for information through lawyers

The families of Stephen Port's victims are represented by Leslie Thomas QC, Emma Favata and Paul Clark.

Leslie Thomas KC Paul Clark Emma Favata

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities, Inquests and Inquiries | Friday 9 December 2016

Leslie Thomas QC talks to Renegade Inc about disenfranchisement, the police and Mark Duggan

In this TV interview, Leslie Thomas QC of Garden Court Chambers assesses what can happen when a community faces constant disenfranchisement.

Leslie Thomas KC

Administrative and Public Law, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Community Care Law | Wednesday 2 November 2016

Garden Court Chambers ranked in Band 1 in Chambers UK Bar Guide 2017

We are delighted to have once again been ranked in Band 1 by Chambers and Partners in the Chambers UK Bar Guide 2017.

Administrative and Public Law, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities | Friday 28 October 2016

Garden Court wins Human Rights and Public Law Set of the Year Award

We would like to thank Chambers and Partners for drawing attention to human rights at this crucial time.

We are top ranked by independent legal directories and consistently win awards.

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