News & Views
Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Inquests and Inquiries | Monday 11 December 2023
Rajiv Menon KC and Leslie Thomas KC question Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at UK Covid-19 Inquiry
Public hearings for Module 2 of the the UK Covid-19 Inquiry continued. Our Rajiv Menon KC and Leslie Thomas KC questioned Prime Minister Rishi Sunak
Housing Law | Friday 8 December 2023
Amendments introduced by Renters (Reform) Bill extend liability for Rent Repayment Orders "RRO" to Superior Landlords
Edward Fitzpatrick and Tim Baldwin are members of the Housing Team at Garden Court Chambers.
Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Thursday 7 December 2023
Garden Court counsel question Boris Johnson at UK Covid-19 Inquiry
Rajiv Menon KC, Leslie Thomas KC, Brenda Campbell KC, Liz Davies KC & Bethan Harris questioned Boris Johnson at UK Covid-19 Inquiry Module 2.
Children's Rights, Criminal Defence | Tuesday 5 December 2023
Good Practice Guidance on Certificates for Assigned Advocate in the Youth Court published
Kate Aubrey-Johnson, convenor of the Garden Court Children's Rights Team, has authored new guidance published by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) and Youth Justice Board (YJB)'s 'Youth Justice: Quality of Advocacy Working Group'.
Civil Liberties and Human Rights, International Human Rights, International Crime and Conflict Law | Monday 4 December 2023
Humanitarian Seán Binder cleared to continue his legal training despite controversial Greek prosecution
Gráinne Mellon and Emma Fitzsimons acted for Seán Binder in fitness to practice matters pro bono, also led by Edward Fitzgerald KC. They are instructed by Andrew Katzen, Hickman and Rose.
Criminal Defence | Monday 4 December 2023
Russell Fraser secures acquittal at Old Bailey in DJ killing case
Russell Fraser, of the Garden Court Chambers Criminal Defence Team, instructed by James O’Keeffe of O’Keeffe solicitors.
Criminal Defence | Monday 4 December 2023
Icah Peart KC leading Thalia Maragh secures acquittal in Old Bailey murder trial
Icah Peart KC and Thalia Maragh, of the Garden Court Chambers Criminal Defence team, instructed by Vendrys Henry of VH Lawyers Limited.
Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Friday 1 December 2023
Garden Court counsel question Matt Hancock at UK Covid-19 Inquiry
Rajiv Menon KC, Leslie Thomas KC, Liz Davies KC & Bethan Harris questioned Matt Hancock at UK Covid-19 Inquiry Module 2.
