Garden Court Chambers | Tuesday 7 August 2012
Critical jury verdict following inquest into death of woman in hospital
A jury in Leicester has delivered a critical narrative verdict at the inquest into the death of a woman in mental health detention. The family of Laura Dickins was represented by Stephen Simblet.
Garden Court Chambers | Monday 6 August 2012
Sarah Hemingway secures damages for man falsely imprisoned and assaulted by Merseyside Police
Sarah Hemingway has successfully acted for a man who suffered extensive injuries when he was wrongfully arrested, beaten with police batons and sprayed with CS spray by police officers. He received damages after a jury found in his favour in Liverpool on
Garden Court Chambers | Friday 3 August 2012
Michael Hall and Lalith de Kauwe secure acquittals on wounding with intent and robbery charges
Michael Hall and Lalith de Kauwe have secured acquittals at Harrow Crown Court for two men charged with wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm (GBH) and robbery.
Garden Court Chambers | Wednesday 1 August 2012
Jury condemns police and mental health trust in Sean Rigg inquest
The jury at the inquest into the death of Sean Rigg has delivered a highly critical narrative verdict, highlighting failures by both the police and mental health services. Mr Rigg died in police custody at Brixton police station in August 2008 after prolo
