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Inquests and Inquiries | Friday 19 May 2017

Inadequate care at HMP Leeds contributed to the death of Vikki Thompson, who told prison staff she would ‘leave prison in a box’

Anna Morris of Garden Court Chambers represented the family at the inquest.

Anna Morris KC

Inquests and Inquiries | Wednesday 12 April 2017

‘Neglect’ at HMP Winchester contributed to death of 22-year-old prisoner

Taimour Lay represented the family of Daryl Hargrave, who was 22 when he died.

Taimour Lay

Inquests and Inquiries | Friday 31 March 2017

Jury find prison officers' unlawful use of restraint causative of death at HMP Manchester

Ifeanyi Odogwu of Garden Court Chambers represented the family of John Ahmed at the inquest.

Inquests and Inquiries | Wednesday 29 March 2017

Family call for lessons to be learned after inquest into teenager’s death at young offenders’ institute finds series of failings

Tom Stoate represented the family of Ondrej Suha, who was 19 when he died.

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Inquests and Inquiries | Monday 27 February 2017

Sean Horstead and Paul Clark appointed Assistant Coroners for Cambridgeshire & Peterborough

Sean and Paul are both members of Garden Court's Inquests Team.

Paul Clark

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Inquests and Inquiries | Monday 20 February 2017

Inquest jury highlights failures at HMP Elmley after death of Levi Smith

Levi Smith's family was represented at the inquest by Sean Horstead of Garden Court Chambers, instructed by Beth Handley of Hickman and Rose.

Administrative and Public Law, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Garden Court International | Monday 6 February 2017

Vital times for human rights lawyers as we face attacks on fundamental rights at home and abroad

In these difficult times, human rights lawyers have a vital role to play in challenging prejudice, discrimination and the unlawful exercise of power.

Leslie Thomas KC

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Inquests and Inquiries | Monday 6 February 2017

Police use of pepper spray and “strong physical contact” contributed to death of Darran Hunt

Darran Hunt's family was represented by Tom Stoate of Garden Court's Inquests Team.

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