Garden Court Chambers | Tuesday 18 September 2012
Indeterminate sentences are a breach of human rights under Article 5(1) ECHR
The European Court of Human Rights ruled today that indeterminate prison sentences are a violation of Article 5(1) of the European Convention of Human Rights, which guarantees the right to liberty and security. The ruling applies to prisoners detained bey
Garden Court Chambers | Thursday 20 September 2012
Garden Court Chambers receives top ranking in Legal 500 2012
Garden Court Chambers is delighted once again to have been recognised as a first tier set in the prestigious Legal 500 2012. We are now ranked in six areas of law, with 46 barristers recommended - over a third of our members.
Garden Court Chambers | Tuesday 18 September 2012
European Court success for Romani Gypsy in Buckland v United Kingdom
Marc Willers (together with Sharon Baxter of the Community Law Partnership) acted on behalf of Maria Buckland, a Romani Gypsy, in the European Court of Human Rights.
Garden Court Chambers | Wednesday 12 September 2012
Stephanie Harrison shortlisted as Human Rights and Public Law Junior of the Year
Garden Court Chambers is delighted to learn that Stephanie Harrison has been shortlisted as Human Rights and Public Law Junior of the Year in the prestigious Chambers Bar Awards 2012.