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Chambers news 16 September 2025

A Duty of Candour, Duty to Assist, and Legal Funding for Bereaved Families: Hillsborough Law to be presented in Parliament

Nearly nine years after it was first read in Parliament, the Government is today presenting a Bill fit to be called a ‘Hillsborough Law'.

Garden Court North's Pete Weatherby KC and Christian Weaver represent the three adult survivors and Prestfield High School, respectively. Credit: Andrew Brown / Stand Up For Southport.

Chambers news 15 September 2025

Southport Inquiry impact hearings begin

Garden Court North's Pete Weatherby KC and Christian Weaver represent the three adult survivors and Prestfield High School, respectively.

Rosalind and Misha represented their client at Liverpool Civil and Family Court (pictured). Credit: Richard Oldroyd / Shutterstock.

Chambers news 2 September 2025

Rosalind Burgin and Misha Nayak-Oliver secure settlement for family of four to remain in home

The possession proceedings brought against a family of four concluded at a hearing on Tuesday (26 August) at Liverpool County Court.

Awaab's Law, debated in Parliament on 21 July 2025, is named after Awaab Ishak, who tragically died aged two due to prolonged exposure to mould in his social housing. Credit: Lena Maximova / Shutterstock.

Chambers news 1 September 2025

Applications open for MHCLG Social Housing Resident Panel as sector prepares for Awaab’s Law

The Ministry for Housing has opened applications for social housing tenants to join the Resident Panel until 23:00 on 7 September 2025.

The Judge at the Manchester Civil Justice Centre (pictured) decided not to make a possession order following Misha Nayak-Oliver's submissions. Credit: Marmalade Photos / Shutterstock.

Chambers news 29 August 2025

Misha Nayak-Oliver prevents family of four from losing their home

The Judge at the Manchester Civil Justice Centre decided not to make a possession order following Misha Nayak-Oliver's submissions.

Garden Court North's Nina Grahame KC and Rosalind Burgin represented Mr Ellis at his sentencing in Manchester Crown Court (pictured). Credit: Stephen Richard / Creative Commons.

Chambers news 28 August 2025

Anthony Ellis sentenced to life imprisonment with 15-year minimum term for murder

Mr Ellis, represented by Garden Court North's Nina Grahame KC and Rosalind Burgin, was previously imprisoned for causing grievous bodily harm to the same victim.

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Events

18 Sep 2025

INQUEST Northern Conference & Quiz 2025

Garden Court North is pleased to announce that we will be co-hosting the INQUEST Northern Conference & Quiz 2025 on 18 September.

30 Sep 2025

North West Migrants' Rights Conference

Garden Court North will be co-hosting the Migrants' Rights Conference with Greater Manchester Immigration Aid Unit on 30 September.

09 Oct 2025

Lawshare Annual Management Conference 2025

Garden Court North's Pete Weatherby KC will be the keynote speaker at the Lawshare Annual Management Conference 2025.

12 Oct 2025

Cheltenham Literature Festival - VOICEBOX: Know Your Rights

Christian Weaver will be speaking at The Times and Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival on 12 October 2025.

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