Garden Court's client Seán Binder was interviewed in The Times on his ordeal of nearly being denied entry to the legal profession due to his ongoing prosecution in Greece for his humanitarian work rescuing migrants. He is charged with a number of serious criminal offences including facilitation of illegal entry (smuggling), money laundering, espionage and membership in a criminal organisation. Mr Binder’s work at all times was humanitarian, motivated by the desire to save lives at sea. Gráinne Mellon of the Garden Court Chambers International Human Rights Team acts pro bono for Seán Binder in international and European rights issues arising from his ongoing prosecution in Greece. Gráinne Mellon and Emma Fitzsimons acted for Seán Binder in fitness to practice matters pro bono, also led by Edward Fitzgerald KC.

Source: The Times December 18, 2023 12:38 UTC