News & Views
Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Monday 9 September 2024
UK Covid-19 Inquiry Module 3 public hearings open
Several Garden Court Barristers represent core participants at the UK Covid-19 Inquiry in Module 3.
Garden Court Chambers | Monday 17 June 2024
Garden Court barristers recognised on Pro Bono Recognition List of England & Wales
We are delighted to announce that Garden Court barristers have been listed on the Pro Bono Recognition List of England & Wales.
Garden Court Chambers | Wednesday 12 June 2024
Garden Court barristers appointed as panel counsel to the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC)
We are delighted to announce that 12 members of Garden Court Chambers have been appointed to the Equality and Human Rights Commission's (EHRC) preferred panel of counsel.
Mental Health Law, Court of Protection | Wednesday 20 December 2023
Garden Court counsel successfully oppose Hospital Trust claim that orders permitting compulsory treatment can be implemented and extended by remote examinations
Garden Court’s Stephen Simblet KC and Ollie Persey acted for PQR, instructed by Deborah Robinson through Cartwright King Solicitors, with Garden Court’s Roger Pezzani and Alex Schymyck instructed by Rheian Davies on behalf of Mind.
Mental Health Law | Friday 17 November 2023
Upper Tribunal provides important guidance on proceeding without aftercare evidence
Roger Pezzani and Alex Schymyck of the Garden Court Mental Health Law Team acting, instructed by Ben Conroy and Joseph Railton of Conroys Solicitors.
Mental Health Law | Monday 18 July 2022
Successful appeal against First Tier Tribunal’s decision to the effect that it no longer had the power to hear patient’s appeal after his change in status
Stephen Simblet QC of Garden Court Chambers was instructed by Rheian Davies, Head of Legal at Mind. Roger Pezzani of Garden Court Chambers was instructed by Adam Marley of GT Solicitors and Advocates.
Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Mental Health Law | Thursday 9 April 2020
Tribunal’s refusal of hearing overturned by Upper Tribunal - Detained patients entitled to hearing when detention circumstances change
Stephen Simblet QC and Roger Pezzani of the Garden Court Chambers Civil Liberties Team represented the appellant.
Garden Court Chambers | Wednesday 27 January 2016
Landmark Supreme Court ruling regarding anonymity of mental health patients
Stephen Knafler QC and Roger Pezzani of Garden Court Chambers represented the appellant.
