News & Views
Romani Gypsy and Traveller Rights | Friday 18 October 2013
18 Garden Court barristers instructed on Hillsborough Inquest
Garden Court Chambers are pleased to announce that 18 Garden Court barristers have been instructed on the Hillsborough inquest.
Garden Court Chambers | Wednesday 25 September 2013
Garden Court Chambers recommended as Top Tier Set in Legal 500 2013
Garden Court Chambers is once again delighted to have been recommended as a Top Tier Set in this year's Legal 500. We are recommended in six areas of law as a set, with 11 silks and 27 junior barristers recognised individually.
Garden Court Chambers | Friday 5 July 2013
Azelle Rodney: Unlawfully killed
Azelle Rodney was shot dead by a Metropolitan Police officer on 30 April 2005. Today, in a historic report, Sir Christopher Holland, the Chairman of the Azelle Rodney Inquiry, found that the death of Azelle Rodney was unlawful.
Garden Court Chambers | Wednesday 3 July 2013
Smiley Culture inquest jury return suicide verdict
The jury at the inquest into the death of reggae artist David Emmanuel, also known as Smiley Culture, have recorded a verdict of suicide. Mr Emmanuel died of a stab wound to the heart following a Metropolitan Police raid on his home in March 2011.
Garden Court Chambers | Wednesday 22 May 2013
Leslie Thomas: a voice for the dead - Guardian article
In a recent Guardian article he speaks of his experiences and role in acting as the voice for those that have no voice.
Garden Court Chambers | Monday 20 May 2013
Sean Rigg inquest - a watershed for the police service and the IPCC?
The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) publishes its independent review of its investigation into the death of Sean Rigg.
Garden Court Chambers | Thursday 25 April 2013
Leslie Thomas: The lawyer who speaks for the voiceless
This week's issue of The Voice features an extended article about Garden Court human rights barrister Leslie Thomas
Garden Court Chambers | Tuesday 15 January 2013
Garden Court barristers recognised in Black Letter Law directory
Garden Court Chambers was delighted to learn that a record number of members of Chambers have been identified in the latest edition of Black Letter Law Directory. In total, 12 barristers have been highlighted for being in the news or as notable practition
