News & Views
Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Prisoners’ Rights | Thursday 9 March 2017
“Our higher courts have recognised that there are few interventions more serious than separating a mother from her baby”
Women's rights trailblazer Maya Sikand launches new report on access to prison mother & baby units.
Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Criminal Defence | Wednesday 8 March 2017
Garden Court co-founder and feminist barrister Marguerite Russell – our IWD #BeBoldForChange inspiration
Marguerite describes the women's rights issues she’s campaigned on passionately throughout her career.
Administrative and Public Law, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Wednesday 8 March 2017
“I would like the next generation of women to know that we did our bit.”
Women’s rights trailblazer Gráinne Mellon discusses her inspirations and how we can overcome barriers to equality.
Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities, Prisoners’ Rights | Tuesday 7 March 2017
Women compensated by the Ministry of Justice for strip-searches in prison
Una Morris was instructed to represent the women at trial and negotiated settlement of the claims.
Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities | Tuesday 28 February 2017
Merseyside Police settle claim for false imprisonment and disability discrimination following unlawful strip search of severely disabled young woman
The claimant was represented by Maya Sikand of Garden Court's Civil Liberties Team.
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.
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.
Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Prisoners’ Rights | Monday 20 February 2017
Supreme Court to rule on insufficient provision of probation hostels for former female prisoners
Sally Ireland of Garden Court Chambers is representing The Howard League, who are intervening in the case.
