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Chambers news 23 April 2025

Legal challenges or a Labour rebellion? Tom Royston dissects Government’s proposed cuts to disability benefits

Tom Royston says there is no clear or obvious route to legally challenge the Government’s proposed £4.8bn in disability benefits cuts.

Chambers news 17 April 2025

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

Garden Court North’s Rosalind Burgin negotiated a compassionate eleventh-hour settlement deal for her client.

Chambers news 15 April 2025

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

On the 36th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster, Garden Court North pays tribute to the 97 Liverpool FC fans who were unlawfully killed.

Chambers news 11 April 2025

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

An inquest jury found that neglect on the part of Greater Manchester Mental Health trust contributed to the tragic death of Charlotte Parry.

Chambers news 10 April 2025

Alexander McColl successfully secures interim relief in homelessness judicial review

Garden Court North’s Alexander McColl successfully secured an interim injunction for his client in the Administrative Court.

Chambers news 8 April 2025

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

Bereaved families have demanded that Keir Starmer's Government re-introduces an "all or nothing" Hillsborough Law.

Chambers news 4 April 2025

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

The Covid-19 Inquiry held hearings on how the UK government prepared for and responded to the challenges of procuring PPE during the pandemic.

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 received a suspended two-year prison sentence for the manslaughter of her newborn child in 1998.

Chambers news 2 April 2025

Dean Johnstone pleads guilty to murder of Karen Youdell

Dean Johnstone pleaded guilty to the murder of Karen Youdell during a pre-trial review at Manchester Crown Court earlier today.

Chambers news 26 March 2025

Inquest determines neglect contributed to the death of David Lodge

An inquest determined that neglect contributed to the death of David Lodge, a 40-year-old man with a learning disability and autism.

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