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Chambers news 3 July 2025

Rosalind Burgin and Bethany Currie’s clients acquitted at trial following protest action

Garden Court North’s Rosalind Burgin and Bethany Currie have secured acquittals for three protest defendants.

Two-year-old Awaab Ishak (pictured) died in 2020 due to prolonged exposure to mould in his home. Credit: Family Handout.

Chambers news 3 July 2025

Ministry of Housing’s draft guidance on Awaab’s Law an “important and long-overdue step towards protecting tenants”

The UK Government’s Ministry of Housing published draft guidance for social landlords on Awaab’s Law, due to come into force in October 2025.

The awards ceremony will take place on 24 September, 2025. Credit: Luke Dyson / The Legal 500.

Chambers news 1 July 2025

The Legal 500 Bar Awards 2025: Garden Court North Chambers nominated for Set Outside London of the Year

Garden Court North Chambers has been shortlisted as Set Outside London of the Year for The Legal 500 Bar Awards 2025.

Wreaths and tributes to the 97 at the Hillsborough Memorial outside Anfield Stadium in Liverpool. Credit: Alex Blair / Garden Court North Chambers.

Chambers news 27 June 2025

167 cross-party MPs and Lords sign letter calling for an undiluted Hillsborough Law

138 MPs and 29 Lords have signed a letter calling for the UK Government to deliver a full and undiluted ‘Hillsborough Law’.

Garden Court North's Covid Inquiry team including Pete Weatherby KC (pictured) has represented the Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice throughout the public inquiry. Credit: Covid-19 Inquiry / YouTube.

Chambers news

Covid-19 Inquiry: Module 6 public hearings begin on adult social care sector

On 30 June 2025, public hearings will begin for Module 6 of the Covid-19 Inquiry, investigating the pandemic’s impact on adult social care.

Professor Avi Shlaim (pictured) speaking on a motion about Israel and Palestine at Oxford Union in 2015. Credit: Oxford Union / YouTube.

Chambers news 26 June 2025

Garden Court North’s protest rights team to host ‘Understanding Anti-Zionism’ webinar with Professor Avi Shlaim

On 7 July, Garden Court North's protest rights team will host an exclusive webinar on 'Understanding Anti-Zionism' alongside Professor Avi Shlaim.

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Events

Understanding Anti-Zionism: Training for legal practitioners with Professor Avi Shlaim

07 Jul 2025

Understanding Anti-Zionism: Training for legal practitioners with Professor Avi Shlaim

Garden Court North's protest rights team will be hosting a webinar with Professor Emeritus Avi Shlaim on anti-Zionism.

Court of Protection - updates, tips and tricks

11 Jul 2025

Court of Protection - updates, tips and tricks

Members of Garden Court North's Court of Protection team will be sharing their insights into recent case law.

Strategic Litigation in Welfare Benefits - Public Law Project seminar

17 Jul 2025

Strategic Litigation in Welfare Benefits - Public Law Project seminar

Garden Court North's Alexa Thompson will be speaking at Public Law Project's 'Strategic Litigation in Welfare Benefits' training seminar.

London Welfare Rights Conference 2025 - Child Poverty Action Group

23 Oct 2025

London Welfare Rights Conference 2025 - Child Poverty Action Group

Garden Court North's Alexa Thompson will be speaking at Child Poverty Action Group's (CPAG) London Welfare Rights Conference 2025.

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