Three members of Chambers appointed to the Equality and Human Rights Commission panel

17 May 2019

Sign for the Law Courts in Manchester

Sonia Birdee, Joseph Markus and Tom Royston have been appointed to the England and Wales Panel of Counsel with effect from 16 May 2019 for a term of four years (2019-2023). The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has A, B and C panels and appointment to the panel is the result of an open competition. Members of the Commission’s panel of counsel are now the preferred providers of external legal services, including representation and advice, supporting the work of the EHRC across the equality and human rights spheres and strategic litigation (bringing one case to court, which will have an effect on a large number of people).

The EHRC is an independent body set up to promote equality and diversity, eliminate unlawful discrimination, and protect and promote the human rights of everyone in Britain. The Commission enforces equality legislation on age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation – these are known as protected characteristics.

Joseph Markus was previously appointed in 2015.

Chambers news

Chambers news

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Ministry of Housing’s draft guidance on Awaab’s Law an “important and long-overdue step towards protecting tenants”

The UK Government’s Ministry of Housing published draft guidance for social landlords on Awaab’s Law, due to come into force in October 2025.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

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

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’.

Sign up to our mailing list

Our mailing list is dedicated to professionals with an interest in our work.

Sign up