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Chambers news 7 May 2025

DWP failings contributed to decline in mental state of Kristie Hunt, Coroner finds

DWP failings contributed to the decline in mental state of Kristie Hunt, who took her own life aged 31, an inquest Coroner found.

Chambers news 6 May 2025

European Court of Justice allows first ever appeal in an Article 272 TFEU-related case via new appeal filtering mechanism

The Court of Justice permitted the first appeal to proceed under the new appeals filtering mechanism for Article 272 TFEU-related cases.

Chambers news 2 May 2025

Nina Grahame KC secures permission for Liam O’Pray to appeal against life sentence for murder

The Court of Appeal has granted Liam O’Pray permission to appeal against his sentence of life imprisonment with a minimum term of 28 years.

Chambers news 25 April 2025

Lampard Inquiry into deaths in Essex mental health services to resume

The Lampard Inquiry was set up to investigate the deaths of people who died on mental health wards in Essex between 2000 and 2023.

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.

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