Welcome to Garden Court North Chambers (Chambers of Ian Macdonald QC).

Formed in 1996, we are a progressive set of barristers with a strong commitment to publicly funded work and to offering representation to those disadvantaged by discrimination and inequality. This ethos underpins our emphasis upon criminal defence and civil rights based work in all the areas in which we practice.

"Garden Court North is widely accepted as the strongest public law set in the North of England..." (Chambers & Partners 2010) more

"Garden Court North is still the pre-eminent public law set in the North, drawing plaudits for its expertise across immigration, housing and prison law." (Chambers & Partners 2009) more

"...a reputation for criminal defence and civil rights work" (Legal 500 2009) more

"...some of the most friendly and supportive administrative staff on circuit." (Chambers & Partners 2009) more

"A highly respected player in the human rights field. Noted for its commitment to publicly funded work..." (Chambers & Partners 2008) more

"...with counsel noted for an unswerving commitment to civil liberties." (Legal 500 2007) more

 
 

Areas of practice

     

Latest cases

     

Legal resources

 
 

Human Rights
Public law (Judicial Review)
Crime
Community care
Education
Employment & discrimination
Housing
Inquests
Immigration & asylum
International law
Personal injury
Police actions
Prison law
Welfare benefits
...full list

House of Lords / ECHR cases

     

Michael Shields
Sex offenders register
"Third party support"
Re-categorisation and HDC
Parole Board irrational
C.O.P.D compensation
Ian Lawless freed
DNA database challenge
IH Eritrea
Out of time appeal
R(G) v Gov'rs X School
"Unnecessary" ASBO
Syria Country Guidance
R v Bakish Khan & Ors
Marc Vallée v Met Police

     

Criminal law update
Housing bulletin
Immigration bulletin
Seminar papers
Articles
RAGFS protocol

PUPILLAGES
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TENANCIES
Housing law tenants

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STAFF VACANCIES

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