News & Views
Family Law | Monday 14 October 2019
Can the Family Court lawfully injunct the Secretary of State for the Home Department from the exercise of their immigration powers in relation to a mother and child by making an FGM protection order?
James Holmes and Naomi Wiseman of the Garden Court Family Law Team represented the Local Authority. Kathryn Cronin and Artis Kakonge of the Garden Court Family Law Team represented the Child.
Family Law | Tuesday 15 May 2018
Is it time for a protocol on international kinship assessments?
With Brexit looming and a rise in the number of care applications, the issue of international assessments has a sharper focus. It is time for a protocol on international kinship assessments which will significantly aid in a more robust case management.

Family Law | Monday 15 June 2020
Court of Appeal upholds ruling by President of Family Division that Family Courts are not bound by a previous assessment or determination on the risk of ‘FGM' made by the First-tier Tribunal
Amanda Weston QC, James Holmes and Naomi Wiseman represented the Local Authority. Kathryn Cronin and Artis Kakonge led by Deirdre Fottrell QC represented the child.
Court of Protection, Garden Court International, International Family Law | Monday 5 February 2018
Garden Court Chambers is delighted to welcome back Artis Kakonge from her sabbatical
Artis is returning to Chambers after spending the past few years working in local government.
