People's rights through justice

Garden Court North Chambers is a progressive set of barristers committed to publicly funded work, challenging the state, and fighting for justice. Based in Manchester, our barristers offer representation to those disadvantaged by discrimination and inequality, with an unwavering commitment to civil liberties and human rights.

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News 7 May 2026

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.

News 6 May 2026

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.

News 1 May 2026

Rosalind Burgin wins 100% rent in damages for disrepair counterclaim

Garden Court North’s Rosalind Burgin successfully secured damages for 100% of her client’s rent in a counterclaim for disrepair.

News 30 April 2026

Covid-19 Inquiry’s Module 4 report: public trust in vaccines needs rebuilding and vaccine injury compensation is inadequate

Garden Court North’s inquests and public inquiries’ team represents the Covid-19 Bereaved Families For Justice UK at the Covid Inquiry.

News 27 April 2026

James Stark successfully appeals possession order made against vulnerable client

Garden Court North’s James Stark successfully appealed against an outright possession order against his vulnerable client's home.

News 23 April 2026

Garden Court North hosts second Mark George KC Memorial Lecture

The second Mark George KC Memorial Lecture brought together lawyers, academics and campaigners to discuss wrongful convictions.

News 22 April 2026

Garden Court North’s housing team pay tribute to Giles Peaker

Garden Court North's housing team is deeply sorry to hear of the passing of legendary housing solicitor Giles Peaker.

News 16 April 2026

Nina Grahame KC in The Times: retirement, theatre to law, vulnerable female defendants

Garden Court North’s Nina Grahame KC discusses her pending retirement and high-profile cases after 33 years at the Criminal Bar.

News 16 April 2026

Rosalind Burgin and Bethany Currie’s clients not guilty of public nuisance for Doncaster Races protest

Garden Court North’s Rosalind Burgin and Bethany Currie represented the protesters charged with causing a public nuisance.

News 15 April 2026

Garden Court North stands in solidarity with Hillsborough victims and families on 37th anniversary

Garden Court North’s Pete Weatherby KC remains fully engaged in the legislative process to pass a fully empowered Hillsborough Law.

News 14 April 2026

Southport Inquiry Phase 1 report finds “catastrophic” failures by multiple agencies

Garden Court North's Pete Weatherby KC and Christian Weaver represent various participants in the Southport Inquiry.

News 10 April 2026

‘Candour & Communities’: Centre for People’s Justice launch Hillsborough Law exhibition

The ‘Candour & Communities’ exhibition details 100 years of state-related disasters and explains Hillsborough Law to the public.

Events

14 May 2026

How Repression Became Routine: Protest Policing in Manchester and Beyond

Garden Court North’s Rosalind Burgin, Alexander McColl and Bethany Currie will discuss legal implications for protest rights.

11 June 2026

University of Liverpool – Rethinking Death Oversight: Emotion, Experience and Process

Garden Court North’s Ciara Bartlam will be speaking at the University of Liverpool’s workshop examining the death oversight processes.

Garden Court North's Avril Rushe will be speaking at CoPPA North-West's Court of Protection seminar in Manchester on 5 May.

5 May 2026 Past

CoPPA: Special Educational Needs and EHCP issues in the Court of Protection

Garden Court North’s Avril Rushe will be speaking at CoPPA North-West’s Court of Protection seminar in Manchester on 5 May.

21 April 2026 Past

Mark George KC Memorial Lecture – Wrongful Convictions

The Mark George KC Memorial Lecture will take place on 21 April 2026, at the University of Manchester’s Roscoe Building…