Hillsborough inquests – media coverage

26 April 2016

Pete Weatherby QC, Mark George QC, Kate Stone and Andy Fitzpatrick of Garden Court North Chambers, along with Henrietta Hill QC of Doughty Street, are instructed for 22 Hillsborough families – 20 represented by Elkan Abrahamson of Broudie Jackson Canter, and 1 each by Terry Wilcox of EAD Solicitors and Anthony Higham of Butcher and Barlow LLP Solicitors. Below is a round-up of articles and media coverage featuring the team:

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Mira Hammad and Rosalind Burgin’s protest clients avoid custodial sentence as judge refuses restraining order

Garden Court North’s Mira Hammad and Rosalind Burgin represented two co-defendants charged following a protest at an Israeli-owned factory.

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Inquest into death of Brooke Wiggins hears “lack of public awareness” around dangers of rope swings

Garden Court North’s Christian Weaver represented Brooke’s father during the inquest at South London Coroner’s Court.

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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.

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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.