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Chambers news 17 April 2025

Rosalind Burgin negotiates compassionate deal to keep single mother of three in her home

Garden Court North’s Rosalind secured a £7,000 rent arrears reduction for her client at the Manchester Civil Justice Centre (pictured). Credit: Marmalade Photos / Shutterstock....

Chambers news 15 April 2025

Garden Court North stands in solidarity with Hillsborough victims and families on 36th anniversary

Fans pay tribute to the 97 Hillsborough victims before Liverpool FC’s Premier League match against West Ham United on 13 April, 2025, at Anfield Stadium,...

Chambers news 11 April 2025

Charlotte Parry’s death contributed to by neglect on part of Greater Manchester Mental Health trust, inquest jury finds

The jury’s findings brought an end to an emotional two-week inquest at Manchester Coroner’s Court (pictured). Credit: Alex Blair / Garden Court North Chambers.  ...

Chambers news 10 April 2025

Alexander McColl successfully secures interim relief in homelessness judicial review

Alexander represented his client (‘M’) at the Administrative Court in the Manchester Civil Justice Centre (pictured). Credit: Marmalade Photos / Shutterstock.   Garden Court North’s...

Chambers news 8 April 2025

Families demand “all or nothing” Hillsborough Law at INQUEST’s ‘Family Listening Day’

A 2016 vigil for the Hillsborough families outside St George’s Hall, Liverpool, following the inquest ruling that the 97 fans were unlawfully killed. Credit: St...

Chambers news 4 April 2025

Covid-19 Inquiry: Module 5 hears how government failures led to PPE shortages during the pandemic

Garden Court North’s Pete Weatherby (pictured) delivers his opening submission during Module 5 of the Covid-19 Inquiry on 3 March, 2025. Credit: Covid-19 Inquiry /...

Chambers news 4 April 2025

Joanne Sharkey receives suspended prison sentence for manslaughter of her newborn child on the basis of diminished responsibility

Joanne Sharkey was sentenced today (4 April 2025) at Queen Elizabeth II Law Courts (pictured) in Derby Square, Liverpool. Credit: Raymond Orton / Shutterstock.  ...

Chambers news 2 April 2025

Dean Johnstone pleads guilty to murder of Karen Youdell

Dean Johnstone’s pre-trial review took place at Manchester Crown Court (pictured). Credit: Stephen Richards / Creative Commons.   Dean Johnstone pleaded guilty to the murder...

Chambers news 26 March 2025

Inquest determines neglect contributed to the death of David Lodge

Garden Court North Chambers’ Ciara Bartlam represented David Lodge’s sister, Keri, at Hull Coroner’s Court (pictured) Credit: Hudgell Solicitors.    In December 2024, an inquest...

Chambers news 25 March 2025

Rosalind Burgin’s client walks free over environmental protest at Drax train line

Rosalind Burgin represented Dr Diana Warner during her trial for protesting outside Drax Power Station (pictured), the UK’s largest power station. Credit: Drax.    Environmental...

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