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.
Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Inquests and Inquiries | Monday 27 February 2017
Sean Horstead and Paul Clark appointed Assistant Coroners for Cambridgeshire & Peterborough
Sean and Paul are both members of Garden Court's Inquests Team.
Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Inquests and Inquiries | Monday 20 February 2017
Inquest jury highlights failures at HMP Elmley after death of Levi Smith
Levi Smith's family was represented at the inquest by Sean Horstead of Garden Court Chambers, instructed by Beth Handley of Hickman and Rose.
Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Prisoners’ Rights | Monday 20 February 2017
Supreme Court to rule on insufficient provision of probation hostels for former female prisoners
Sally Ireland of Garden Court Chambers is representing The Howard League, who are intervening in the case.
Administrative and Public Law, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Criminal Defence | Wednesday 15 February 2017
Important Court of Appeal judgment for victims of human trafficking
A number of defendants and the intervener were represented by counsel from Garden Court Chambers.
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.
Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Inquests and Inquiries | Monday 6 February 2017
Police use of pepper spray and “strong physical contact” contributed to death of Darran Hunt
Darran Hunt's family was represented by Tom Stoate of Garden Court's Inquests Team.
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.
