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News 14 November 2025

‘A Girl Called Nonita’: Sky News airs documentary on young care leavers and Nonita Grabovsykte’s inquest

Garden Court North's Ciara Bartlam appears on ‘A Girl Called Nonita’, a Sky News documentary on the lack of support for care leavers.

News 14 November 2025

Inquest into death of Alex Davies in HMP Styal concludes neglect contributed to her death

An inquest jury found that Alex Davies' death in prison on Christmas Eve last year was contributed to by neglect.

News 7 November 2025

Christian Weaver wins ‘Barrister of the Year’ at Greater Manchester Pro Bono Awards 2025

Garden Court North’s Christian Weaver (pictured) was recognised for his dedicated pro bono work for families left to face state bodies without legal representation. Credit:...

News 6 November 2025

Former England captain David Watson wins appeal against refusal of industrial injuries benefit for football’s impact on his health

Garden Court North's Tom Royston represented David Watson during his successful appeal in the Upper Tribunal.

News 5 November 2025

Upper Tribunal finds Vijay Jagadesham’s client was aged only 16 when he arrived in the UK following successful age assessment challenge

Garden Court North’s Vijay Jagadesham successfully represented ‘SMF’ in overturning age assessments which categorised him as an adult.

News 3 November 2025

Pete Weatherby KC discusses Hillsborough Law on ‘Law and Disorder’ podcast ahead of Bill’s second reading

Pete Weatherby KC discusses Hillsborough Law's provisions and origin ahead of its second reading in Parliament today.

News 31 October 2025

“Relentless stress” of Blackpool Council’s CPO process contributed to Alistair Taylor’s death, inquest finds

Garden Court North's Christian Weaver represented Alistair Taylor's family pro bono at the inquest into his death.

News 29 October 2025

Court of Appeal grants Palestine Action co-founder Huda Ammori a judicial review

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

News 27 October 2025

Three years after his inquest, Awaab’s Law comes into force

Garden Court North’s Christian Weaver represented Awaab’s family during the inquest and subsequent campaign for Awaab’s Law.

News 24 October 2025

Social security appeal rights strengthened by major appeal court decision

Garden Court North’s Tom Royston represented 'GD' pro bono during the Upper Tribunal appeal on social security rights.

News 21 October 2025

Georgia Barter’s inquest concludes in finding of unlawful killing resulting from domestic abuse

Kate Stone represented Georgia Barter's family during the inquest into her unlawful killing resulting from domestic abuse.

News 9 October 2025

Judicial review of Palestine Action proscription challenge to be heard in November

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

Events

Reflecting on Manchester Criminal Prosecutions: Yousef Makki

17 Nov 2025

Reflecting on Manchester Criminal Prosecutions: Yousef Makki

Pete Weatherby KC will be speaking at the University of Manchester's panel on the unlawful killing of Yousef Makki.

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