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Chambers news 11 July 2025

Dean Johnstone sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 17 years and six months after pleading guilty to murder

Dean Johnstone was sentenced to 17 years and six months’ imprisonment in Manchester Crown Court for the murder of Ms Karen Youdell.

Chambers news 9 July 2025

Alexa Thompson secures possession claim dismissal to keep single mother and children in their home

Alexa Thompson secured the dismissal of a possession claim brought against her client in the Manchester Civil Justice Centre.

Chambers news 3 July 2025

Rosalind Burgin and Bethany Currie’s clients acquitted at trial following protest action

Garden Court North’s Rosalind Burgin and Bethany Currie have secured acquittals for three protest defendants.

Chambers news

Ministry of Housing’s draft guidance on Awaab’s Law an “important and long-overdue step towards protecting tenants”

The UK Government’s Ministry of Housing published draft guidance for social landlords on Awaab’s Law, due to come into force in October 2025.

Chambers news 1 July 2025

The Legal 500 Bar Awards 2025: Garden Court North Chambers nominated for Set Outside London of the Year

Garden Court North Chambers has been shortlisted as Set Outside London of the Year for The Legal 500 Bar Awards 2025.

Chambers news 27 June 2025

167 cross-party MPs and Lords sign letter calling for an undiluted Hillsborough Law

138 MPs and 29 Lords have signed a letter calling for the UK Government to deliver a full and undiluted ‘Hillsborough Law’.

Events

Strategic Litigation in Welfare Benefits - Public Law Project seminar

17 Jul 2025

Strategic Litigation in Welfare Benefits - Public Law Project seminar

Garden Court North's Alexa Thompson will be speaking at Public Law Project's 'Strategic Litigation in Welfare Benefits' training seminar.

London Welfare Rights Conference 2025 - Child Poverty Action Group

23 Oct 2025

London Welfare Rights Conference 2025 - Child Poverty Action Group

Garden Court North's Alexa Thompson will be speaking at Child Poverty Action Group's (CPAG) London Welfare Rights Conference 2025.

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