News & Views
Romani Gypsy and Traveller Rights, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Administrative and Public Law | Thursday 30 June 2022
"The Gypsy and Traveller way of life is being legislated out of existence" - Legal opinion commissioned by Good Law Project
Marc Willers QC, Tessa Buchanan, and Owen Greenhall of Garden Court Chambers were commissioned by the Good Law Project to survey the legal landscape for Gypsy and Traveller groups to assess whether it complies with the UK’s legal obligations.
Protest Rights, Protest Rights, Criminal Defence | Friday 4 February 2022
High Court dismisses contempt of court against Insulate Britain activists
Owen Greenhall, joint-convenor of the Garden Court Protest Rights Team, represented three defendants in these committal proceedings.
Protest Rights, Criminal Defence, Protest Rights | Friday 14 January 2022
XR protestors cleared by jury in DLR trial
Owen Greenhall joint-convenor of the Garden Court Protest Rights Team represented all three of the defendants. He was instructed by Mike Schwarz at Hodge Jones and Allen. Tom Wainwright acted for a fourth defendant whose case was discontinued.
Criminal Defence | Monday 18 October 2021
CPS drop terrorism charges against alleged anarchist
Tom Wainwright leading Owen Greenhall of Garden Court Chambers represented Mr Shone, instructed by Tayab Ali and Patrick Ormerod of Bindmans LLP.
Criminal Appeals, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Criminal Defence | Friday 25 June 2021
Supreme Court upholds right to disruptive protest on highway
The Appellants were represented by Henry Blaxland QC and Owen Greenhall, both members of the Garden Court Chambers Protest Team, and Blinne Ní Ghrálaigh of Matrix Chambers. They were instructed by Raj Chada of Hodge, Jones and Allen solicitors.
Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities, Criminal Defence, Inquests and Inquiries | Wednesday 23 June 2021
Undercover Policing Inquiry refers first suspected miscarriages of justice
Owen Greenhall represented three anti-apartheid movement campaigners whose cases were referred to the panel. Owen is led by Matthew Ryder QC of Matrix Chambers. They are instructed by Mike Schwarz of Hodge Jones & Allen.
Romani Gypsy and Traveller Rights, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Administrative and Public Law | Wednesday 12 May 2021
Gypsy and Traveller injunctions against 'newcomers’ ruled unlawful
Marc Willers QC, Tessa Buchanan, and Owen Greenhall, of the Garden Court Chambers Romani Gypsy and Traveller Rights Team, acted for the three Interveners, instructed by Chris Johnson of the Community Law Partnership.
Protest Rights, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Criminal Appeals | Tuesday 4 May 2021
Appeals allowed for Extinction Rebellion Protests
Owen Greenhall and Audrey Cherryl Mogan, members of the Garden Court Chambers Protest Team, represented the appellants. They were instructed by Raj Chada (HJA) and Lydia Dagostino (Kellys).
