News & Views
Garden Court Chambers | Monday 9 December 2013
IPCC re-opens investigation into death of Sean Rigg
The Independent Police Complaints Commission has today announced that it has re-opened the investigation into the death of Sean Rigg, who died in police custody in 2008. Following his inquest in 2012, in which his family were represented by Leslie Thomas
Garden Court Chambers | Tuesday 12 November 2013
Leslie Thomas awarded Honorary Doctorate of Law
We are delighted to learn that civil liberties and human rights barrister Leslie Thomas has been awarded an honorary doctorate of law by his alma mater Kingston University London.
Garden Court Chambers | Thursday 31 October 2013
Garden Court Chambers ranked Band 1 in Chambers UK 2014
We are once again delighted to have been ranked as a leading set by Chambers and Partners in the Chambers UK 2014 directory.
Romani Gypsy and Traveller Rights | Friday 18 October 2013
18 Garden Court barristers instructed on Hillsborough Inquest
Garden Court Chambers are pleased to announce that 18 Garden Court barristers have been instructed on the Hillsborough inquest.
Garden Court Chambers | Wednesday 25 September 2013
Garden Court Chambers recommended as Top Tier Set in Legal 500 2013
Garden Court Chambers is once again delighted to have been recommended as a Top Tier Set in this year's Legal 500. We are recommended in six areas of law as a set, with 11 silks and 27 junior barristers recognised individually.
Garden Court Chambers | Friday 5 July 2013
Azelle Rodney: Unlawfully killed
Azelle Rodney was shot dead by a Metropolitan Police officer on 30 April 2005. Today, in a historic report, Sir Christopher Holland, the Chairman of the Azelle Rodney Inquiry, found that the death of Azelle Rodney was unlawful.
Garden Court Chambers | Wednesday 3 July 2013
Smiley Culture inquest jury return suicide verdict
The jury at the inquest into the death of reggae artist David Emmanuel, also known as Smiley Culture, have recorded a verdict of suicide. Mr Emmanuel died of a stab wound to the heart following a Metropolitan Police raid on his home in March 2011.
Garden Court Chambers | Wednesday 22 May 2013
Leslie Thomas: a voice for the dead - Guardian article
In a recent Guardian article he speaks of his experiences and role in acting as the voice for those that have no voice.
