Temple Garden Chambers is a leading common law set based in London and The Hague.
With excellence from top to bottom Chambers provides a first class service in a number of different fields.
Thank you for choosing to instruct me in your case. I will need to collect and hold your personal information in order to represent you. I will take all reasonable steps to protect your personal information. I will do all that I reasonably can to ensure I do not infringe your rights or undermine your trust. This Privacy Notice describes the information I collect about you, how it is used and shared, and your rights regarding it.
Data Controller
I am registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) as a Data Controller for the personal data that I hold and process as a barrister. My registered address is Temple Garden Chambers, 1 Harcourt Buildings, Temple, London, EC4Y 9DA and my registration number is ZA285106.
Data Collection
All of the information that I hold about you is provided to me or gathered solely in the course of and for the purposes of your case, proceedings or any related matter.
Lawful Basis For Processing Your Information
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requires all organisations that process personal data to have a Lawful Basis for doing so. The Lawful Bases identified in the GDPR are:
Examples Of Legitimate Interests
My Lawful Basis is Legitimate Interest namely the provision of professional services to you and the proper exercise of my professional obligations and responsibilities. My Lawful Bases may also include: consent and/or performance of a contract with you or steps to enter a contract with you and/or compliance with a legal obligation. In so far as I process sensitive personal data that is necessary in relation to legal proceedings and/or obtaining legal advice and/or otherwise for establishing, exercising or defending legal rights and/or for administering justice.
I Use Your Information To
I do not use automated decision-making in the processing of your personal data.
I collect and process both personal data and special categories of personal data as defined in the GDPR. This includes:
I May Share Your Personal Data With:
Transfers To Third Countries & International Organisations
I do not transfer any personal data to third countries or international organisations.
Retention
I retain your personal data while you remain a client and for as long as in necessary for me to meet my legal and professional obligations. My Retention and Disposal Policy (copy available on request) details how long I hold data for and how I dispose of it when it no longer needs to be held.
Your Rights
The General Data Protection Regulation gives you specific rights around your personal data. For example, you have to be informed about the information I hold and what I use it for, you can ask for a copy of the personal information I hold about you, you can ask me to correct any inaccuracies with the personal data I hold, you can ask me to stop sending you direct mail, or emails, or in some circumstances ask me to stop processing your details.
Finally, if I do something irregular or improper with your personal data you can seek compensation for any distress you are caused or loss you have incurred. You can find out more information from the ICO’s website and this is the organisation that you can complain to if you are unhappy with how I dealt with you.
Accessing & Correcting Your Information
You may request access to, correction of, or a copy of your information by contacting me in writing at my registered address.
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I May Update My Privacy Notice
When I make significant changes, I will publish the updated notice on my website profile.
Updated: 01/11/2022
Harriet Gilchrist
Harriet Gilchrist has developed a multi-disciplinary practice, with a particular focus on public inquiries, public law and professional discipline.
Harriet brings a further dimension to her legal expertise, having previously practised in criminal law. She benefits from having gained considerable advocacy experience appearing before the Magistrates’ and Youth Courts, Crown Court and Court of Appeal. Harriet’s experience in fraud and other financial matters means she is well-placed to act in cases alleging dishonesty. She has also appeared before the County Court and High Court in possession and relief from forfeiture matters.
Harriet has gained significant advocacy experience for someone of her call, making her an adept advocate and sound witness handler. Harriet’s experience includes questioning vulnerable witnesses and expert witnesses.
Harriet’s experience has enabled her to transition to other areas of law, including Professional Discipline and Inquests. Harriet’s experience will assist in developing her practice in civil fraud and health and safety prosecutions.
In addition to her court experience, Harriet frequently accepts instructions to provide written legal advice within her sphere of expertise.
Harriet has considerable Inquiry experience having acted for the Inquiry and Core Participants.
Harriet was instructed as Junior Counsel to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry. Harriet is currently instructed on the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry and by the Department of Health and Social Care in the Infected Blood Inquiry.
Harriet has acted both for and against public bodies in a range of public law matters, including judicial review proceedings and civil claims against public bodies.
Harriet is currently instructed in a judicial review claim arising from alleged extra-judicial killings by UK armed forces in Afghanistan. On this matter, Harriet has also provided written legal advice on relevant matters.
Harriet has also acted in judicial review proceedings and defamation claims against well-known bodies on behalf of high-profile individuals.
In the field of prison law, Harriet has acted on behalf of prisoners in relation to decisions regarding the Parole Board, security categorisation, licensing conditions and release dates. Harriet also has experience of judicial review and civil damages claims brought by prisoners.
Harriet has a growing insurance practice. She is currently instructed as part of a “Trial Hub” in relation to civil claims arising out of disputes over Payment Protection Insurance (‘PPI’). Harriet drafts pleadings and advises on defences and quantum.
Harriet frequently appears in professional discipline proceedings. She has acted in interim order reviews, fitness to practice substantive hearings, substantive order reviews and appeals brought by registrants against regulatory decisions.
Harriet has appeared on behalf of the Nursing & Midwifery Council and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.
In the field of regulatory law, Harriet provides advice to Local Authorities in relation to their powers in relation to Enforcement Orders, Licensing Conditions and Statutory Regulations and the sanctions available. Harriet has also been instructed by Local Authorities to prosecute breaches of Regulations and Licensing Conditions.
Harriet has also acted as a Legal Adviser to a Local Authority Licensing Committee in matters involving restaurants, bars, pavement licences and large outdoor public events.
Following her work on the Grenfell Tower Inquiry she has gained knowledge in relation to Fire Safety Regulation, with a particular focus on The Building Regulations and Approved Document B.
Harriet has experience acting on behalf of the family in Coroner’s Inquests.
With regards to environmental law, Harriet’s experience coupled with her knowledge of criminal and civil sanctions makes her well placed act in environmental law cases. Harriet has provided advice to and prosecuted on behalf of public authorities and private prosecutors; and for individuals and/or companies being prosecuted for environmental offences, including regulation of waste, environmental permitting and statutory nuisance.
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Harriet Gilchrist, instructed by Sammiya Ulhaq of Co-op Legal Services, represented the family of a 19 year old girl who died from the progression of natural disease contributed to by neglect on 25 January 2021. In September 2020 the deceased…
Harriet Gilchrist, instructed by Patrick Maguire of HCC Solicitors, represented the family of Sharon Elaine Harman who was killed at home by her husband on 6 August 2021. On 4 August 2021 Neil Harman was arrested on suspicion of Actual…
TGC are delighted to announce that Harriet Gilchrist has accepted an invitation to join Temple Garden Chambers. Harriet has a multi-disciplinary practice, with a particular focus on public inquiries, public law and professional discipline.
Thank you for choosing to instruct me in your case. I will need to collect and hold your personal information in order to represent you. I will take all reasonable steps to protect your personal information. I will do all that I reasonably can to ensure I do not infringe your rights or undermine your trust. This Privacy Notice describes the information I collect about you, how it is used and shared, and your rights regarding it.
Data Controller
I am registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) as a Data Controller for the personal data that I hold and process as a barrister. My registered address is Temple Garden Chambers, 1 Harcourt Buildings, Temple, London, EC4Y 9DA and my registration number is ZA285106.
Data Collection
All of the information that I hold about you is provided to me or gathered solely in the course of and for the purposes of your case, proceedings or any related matter.
Lawful Basis For Processing Your Information
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requires all organisations that process personal data to have a Lawful Basis for doing so. The Lawful Bases identified in the GDPR are:
Examples Of Legitimate Interests
My Lawful Basis is Legitimate Interest namely the provision of professional services to you and the proper exercise of my professional obligations and responsibilities. My Lawful Bases may also include: consent and/or performance of a contract with you or steps to enter a contract with you and/or compliance with a legal obligation. In so far as I process sensitive personal data that is necessary in relation to legal proceedings and/or obtaining legal advice and/or otherwise for establishing, exercising or defending legal rights and/or for administering justice.
I Use Your Information To
I do not use automated decision-making in the processing of your personal data.
I collect and process both personal data and special categories of personal data as defined in the GDPR. This includes:
I May Share Your Personal Data With:
Transfers To Third Countries & International Organisations
I do not transfer any personal data to third countries or international organisations.
Retention
I retain your personal data while you remain a client and for as long as in necessary for me to meet my legal and professional obligations. My Retention and Disposal Policy (copy available on request) details how long I hold data for and how I dispose of it when it no longer needs to be held.
Your Rights
The General Data Protection Regulation gives you specific rights around your personal data. For example, you have to be informed about the information I hold and what I use it for, you can ask for a copy of the personal information I hold about you, you can ask me to correct any inaccuracies with the personal data I hold, you can ask me to stop sending you direct mail, or emails, or in some circumstances ask me to stop processing your details.
Finally, if I do something irregular or improper with your personal data you can seek compensation for any distress you are caused or loss you have incurred. You can find out more information from the ICO’s website and this is the organisation that you can complain to if you are unhappy with how I dealt with you.
Accessing & Correcting Your Information
You may request access to, correction of, or a copy of your information by contacting me in writing at my registered address.
Marketing Opt-Outs
You may opt out of receiving emails and other messages from my Chambers by following the instructions in those messages.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your browser or device by websites, apps, online media, and advertisements. The Chambers website use cookies to:
I May Update My Privacy Notice
When I make significant changes, I will publish the updated notice on my website profile.
Updated: 01/11/2022
