News & Views
Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Wednesday 12 June 2019
Inquest identifies missed opportunity by Kent Police to seek medical treatment for Carl Maynard after suspected drug swallowing
Stephen Simblet of Garden Court was instructed by Sophie Naftalin and Anastasia Solopova of Bhatt Murphy for the family.
Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Friday 7 June 2019
Inquest into death of Leroy Junior Medford in Thames Valley police custody, opens Monday
Sean Horstead of Garden Court is instructed by Rachel Harger of Bindmans LLP for Marilyn Medford-Hawkins, the sister of Leroy Junior Medford.
Public International Law, Administrative and Public Law, Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities | Thursday 23 May 2019
Leslie Thomas QC appointed as Board member by Bar Standards Board
We are delighted to announce that Leslie Thomas QC, Chair and Joint Head of Garden Court Chambers, has been appointed as a new Board member by the Bar Standards Board (BSB).
Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Monday 13 May 2019
Jury concludes neglect contributed to death of Norman Dunwell in mental health unit after observation records falsified
Maya Sikand of Garden Court was instructed for the family by Fleur Hallett of MW Solicitors.
Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Friday 26 April 2019
Man murdered by convicted killer let down catastrophically, family says
Anna Morris of Garden Court was instructed by Kim Harrison of Slater and Gordon Solicitors to represent John Gogarty's family.
Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Wednesday 17 April 2019
Family of murdered school girl Elsie Frost win High Court bid for new inquest into her death
Garden Court’s Anna Morris is representing Colin Frost, brother of Elsie Frost, instructed by Gemma Vine at Minton Morrill.
Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Wednesday 10 April 2019
Jury concludes neglect contributed to Duncan Tomlin's death following police restraint
Ifeanyi Odogwu of Garden Court represented Duncan Tomlin's partner Ann-Marie Botting in the inquest. He was instructed by Anna Thwaites of Bindmans LLP.
Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Criminal Defence | Wednesday 3 April 2019
Inquest jury finds police failings led to death of detained man
The family of Lee Sparks was represented by Owen Greenhall of the Garden Court Crime and Civil Liberties teams. He was instructed by Lochlinn Parker of ITN Solicitors.
