Garden Court Chambers | Thursday 7 November 2013
Inquest jury finds systemic neglect contributed to death at private psychiatric hospital
The inquest into the death of Peter Barnes at Cygnet Hospital in Wkye concluded on 6 November 2013, with a jury finding that Peter took his own life while the balance of his mind was disturbed, contributed to by neglect and inadequate systems.
Garden Court Chambers | Monday 4 November 2013
Read the response to the consultation Judicial Review: Proposals for Further Reform by the Housing and Civil Teams at Garden Court Chambers
Garden Court Civil and Housing Teams submit responses to Secretary of State for Justice's proposals to reform judicial review.
Garden Court Chambers | Tuesday 31 December 2013
Inquest jury finds vulnerable man died as a result of "inadequate care" in police custody
Following a four-week inquest, a jury has decided that Robert Edwards died as a result of inadequate care provided by officers in Bury St Edmunds police station, and in a healthcare assessment provided by a G4S contractor.
Garden Court Chambers | Monday 23 December 2013
Crime Team Statement on 6 January Day of Action
The Crime Team at Garden Court Chambers has announced today that they will not be attending any criminal court on the morning of Monday 6 January 2014 in protest against attacks by the Ministry of Justice on legal aid and access to justice.
