News & Views
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.