News & Views
Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Inquests and Inquiries, Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities | Monday 31 January 2022
Do Right and Fear No One - Autobiography by Leslie Thomas QC available to pre-order
An unforgettable account of some of the most significant, controversial & disturbing legal cases of the last 50 years. Do Right and Fear No One presents a blistering argument for a level playing field in the pursuit of justice.
Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities | Friday 30 July 2021
The Macpherson Report more than 20 years on - Home Affairs Committee calls for urgent action to tackle deep rooted racial disparities in policing
Professor Leslie Thomas QC, Una Morris and Michael Etienne provided evidence to the committee through the Police Action Lawyers Group.
Garden Court Chambers | Thursday 19 November 2020
Professor Leslie Thomas QC wins Outstanding Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion Award at Chambers UK Bar Awards 2020
Professor Leslie Thomas QC has spent his entire career representing clients from diverse backgrounds, acting for vulnerable, marginalised and disadvantaged people, who seek justice and accountability from the state and others.
Garden Court Chambers | Wednesday 19 October 2022
New report uncovers ‘institutional racism’ in the justice system
A new report by experts from The University of Manchester and barrister Keir Monteith KC has raised urgent questions about racial attitudes and practices in the justice system in England and Wales.
Inquests and Inquiries | Friday 9 October 2020
Inappropriate police restraint contributed to the death of Kevin Clarke inquest concludes
Professor Leslie Thomas QC and Ifeanyi Odogwu of the Garden Court Chambers Inquests & Inquiries Team represented the family of Kevin Clarke. Instructed by Cyrilia Davies Knight and Ben Curtis of Saunders Law.
Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Children's Rights | Wednesday 4 October 2023
UK Covid-19 Inquiry Module 2 Continues - Opening statement on behalf of Core Participants
Several Garden Court Barristers are representing core participants at the UK Covid-19 Inquiry.
Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Tuesday 25 August 2020
JUSTICE launches timely report on urgent reform for major inquests and inquiries
The organisation Justice launched their latest much anticipated Working Party publication:‘When things go wrong: the response of the justice system’. The Working Party included a number of retired High Court Judges and leading practitioners in the field a
Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Tuesday 7 July 2020
"We can't breathe" - Oral statement by Professor Leslie Thomas QC to the Grenfell Inquiry on behalf of bereaved, residents and survivors
Submission made by Professor Leslie Thomas QC on behalf of bereaved, residents and survivors represented by Allison Munroe QC & Thalia Maragh of Garden Court Chambers and Birnberg Peirce, Saunders Law, Duncan Lewis, Deighton Pierce Glynn, Russell Cooke an
