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Lessons from Preparing a Big Case

27 January 2017

Pete Weatherby QC writes in Counsel Magazine about the practical challenges of running inquiries and other high-volume cases.

There were about 1.2 million pages of documents in the Hillsborough proceedings (where Pete led a team including Garden Court North Chambers’ Mark George QC, Kate Stone and Andy Fitzpatrick).

To find out why the future is paperless, click here to read the article.

Pete Weatherby QC is a barrister at Garden Court North Chambers.

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MI5 officials ran a false narrative lacking any candour during the inquiry into Manchester Arena bombing, which tragically killed 22 victims (pictured). Credit: Handout.

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A Duty of Candour is desperately needed. Ten years on, why is Hillsborough Law stalled?

The false narrative run by MI5 officials during the inquiry into Manchester Arena bombing epitomises the need for a full duty of candour.

Rajiv Menon KC (pictured). Credit: Garden Court Chambers.

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Garden Court North stands in solidarity with Rajiv Menon KC as he faces prosecution for contempt of court

Rajiv Menon KC faces prosecution for contempt of court in the closing speech he delivered to a jury when defending pro-Palestine protesters.

Bethany defended the possession claim based on rent arrears at Sheffield County Court (pictured). Credit: Bencherlite / Creative Commons.

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Bethany Currie successfully defends mandatory rent arrears ground possession claim

The private landlord who brought the possession claim alleged that the defendant owed £7,000 in unpaid rent.

Garden Court North’s Christian Weaver represented Josh Perry’s family pro bono during the inquest at Liverpool and Wirral Coroner’s Court (pictured). Credit: Liverpool & Wirral Coroner Area.

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Inquest into the death of Josh Perry bolsters calls for Gabe’s Law to prevent future car park deaths

Garden Court North’s Christian Weaver represented Josh Perry’s family during the inquest into his death at a car park in Liverpool.