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Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities, Criminal Defence, Inquests and Inquiries | Tuesday 4 May 2021

Undercover Policing Inquiry - Witness statement read in full by James Scobie QC on behalf of "Mary"

James Scobie QC of Garden Court Chambers delivers witness statement at Tranche 1 (Phase 2) of the Undercover Policing Inquiry on behalf of “Mary” who was spied upon by Detective Constable Richard Clark.

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Criminal Defence | Monday 10 October 2022

Defendant found not guilty of murder at the Old Bailey

James Scobie KC represented the defendant and led Lefi Siatta of Furnival Chambers, instructed by K Singh from Bark and Co Solicitors

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Criminal Defence | Wednesday 21 June 2023

Defendant acquitted of conspiring with another to slash a police officer in prison

James Scobie KC led Shahida Begum of Garden Court Court Chambers. They were instructed by Fergus Harrington of ABV Solicitors.

Shahida Begum James Scobie KC

Administrative and Public Law, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Inquests and Inquiries | Wednesday 12 July 2023

Garden Court Chambers shortlisted for record-breaking TEN awards at The Legal 500 Bar Awards

We are delighted to announce that Garden Court Chambers has been shortlisted in a record-breaking ten categories at The Legal 500 Bar Awards.

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Thursday 29 June 2023

"The end did not justify the means" - Undercover Policing Inquiry Interim Report Released by Inquiry Chair Sir John Mitting

Garden Court Chambers counsel, of the Inquests & Inquiries Team, are instructed in the Undercover Policing Inquiry.

Criminal Defence | Thursday 30 May 2019

Unanimous not guilty verdict for experienced solicitor accused of perverting the course of justice

James Scobie QC was instructed for the Defendant by Julie Ferguson of Levales Solicitors LLP.

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Criminal Defence | Wednesday 28 November 2018

Kalif Dibbassey acquitted of murder of fellow prisoner at Wormwood Scrubs

James Scobie QC led Mark Fraser of Furnival Chambers and was instructed by Jamie Fisher of Dobsons Criminal Law Solicitors.

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Criminal Defence | Friday 19 October 2018

5 young men tried for murder following death of young man after night-time street attack in Greenwich

James Scobie QC, Judy Khan QC, Christian Wasunna and Anya Lewis were all instructed in the case.

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