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 17 September 2026

Alexander McColl and Pragnya Iovine secure one acquittal and two conditional discharges in ‘lock on’ trial

Garden Court North's Alexander McColl and pupil Pragnya Iovine defended their clients in a week-long trial at Manchester Magistrates’ Court.

News 4 September 2026

Pre-inquest review hearing begins into Manchester synagogue attack

Garden Court North’s Anna Morris KC represented Adrian Daulby's family during the pre-inquest review hearing at Manchester Coroner’s Court.

News 1 September 2026

Conscience Acquittals: A Constitutional Backstop

Garden Court North's Pete Weatherby KC and Mira Hammad argue for jury equity and the power of jurors to act on their conscience.

News 26 August 2026

Christian Weaver represents Aalim Ahmed’s family at inquest into his high-rise tower death

Five-year-old Aalim Ahmed fell from the 15th floor of a social housing flat in Plaistow, East London, in 2024.

News 21 August 2026

Garden Court North’s Pragnya Iovine successfully defends vulnerable family of five from eviction

Garden Court North pupil Pragnya Iovine successfully defended an eviction case brought by the landlord against the Defendant.

News 17 August 2026

Ben McCormack acts for disabled client in cross-border placement heard by Vice President of the Court of Protection

Garden Court North's Ben McCormack acted for his client before the Vice President of the Court of Protection at the Royal Courts of Justice.

News 3 August 2026

Supreme Court grants permission to appeal Palestine Action proscription

Garden Court North’s Mira Hammad and Rosalind Burgin are among counsel representing Palestine Action co-founder Huda Ammori.

News 24 July 2026

Garden Court North hosts event in support of Rajiv Menon KC amid unprecedented prosecution

Rajiv Menon KC faces prosecution for alleged contempt of court during the closing speech he delivered to a jury in January 2026.

Events

29 September 2026

Discrimination in Public Law Training – Legal Action Group

Garden Court North’s Tom Royston will be speaking at the ‘Discrimination in Public Law Training’ hosted by Legal Action Group. 

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17 September 2026 Past

ILPA: Strategic Litigation Training

Garden Court North’s Tom Royston will be speaking at ILPA’s training event on strategic litigation in Leeds.

22 July 2026 Past

Descent Into Authoritarianism? Undermining the Role of Defence Lawyers: The Rajiv Menon KC Case

Garden Court North Chambers, Garden Court Chambers, One Pump Court and Nexus Chambers will host the event in solidarity with…

Peter Edwards Law

16 July 2026 Past

UK Supreme Court Judgment: The End of the Acid Test – What Happens Next?

Garden Court North’s Kerry Smith and Ben McCormack will be dissecting the judgment in a free online webinar with Peter…