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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
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Harriet Gilchrist
Harriet Gilchrist has developed a multi-disciplinary practice, with a particular focus on public inquiries, inquests and public law.
Having previously practised in criminal law, Harriet is not only an adept advocate but has a comprehensive understanding of criminal and quasi-criminal hearings and procedure. Consequently, Harriet is well placed to act in Health & Safety cases. With her combined experience of criminal, public and regulatory law Harriet is well placed to advise in matters involving compliance, investigations, adjudication, enforcement and prosecutions.
Harriet has gained significant advocacy experience for someone of her call, making her an adept advocate and sound witness handler. Harriet’s advocacy experience encompasses first hearings, jury trials, sentencing and appeals. Harriet has considerable experience in questioning expert witnesses and vulnerable witnesses.
In addition to her court experience, Harriet frequently accepts instructions to provide written legal advice within her sphere of expertise.
Harriet has acted for the Inquiry and Core Participants. Harriet is currently instructed on the Undercover Policing Inquiry (CTI), the Covid-19 Inquiry (BEIS) and the Independent Inquiry Relating to Afghanistan (MoD). Harriet was previously instructed as part of the Inquiry Team on the Grenfell Tower Inquiry and Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry and by the Department of Health and Social Care in the Infected Blood Inquiry.
Such work means Harriet is adept in the forensic analysis of complicated and voluminous material and has experience of working closely with experts, drafting Rule 9 and Rule 10 letters, closing submissions and cross examination plans.
Harriet’s work on the Undercover Policing Inquiry, coupled with her background, means she has a comprehensive knowledge of police law and regulations.
On the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, Harriet was involved in two key areas, namely the regulatory regime for fire safety and the testing and certification of construction products. Consequently, she has developed a broad knowledge of fire safety legislation and guidance, the Building Regulations, Part B, Approved Document B and related policy. Harriet worked with the Inquiry expert providing further detailed understanding of fire spread and protection measures.
Harriet has acted on behalf of the family and other interested parties at inquests. Her inquest experience includes deaths arising from road traffic accidents, restraint related deaths and those following engagement with the police, medical professionals and mental health services.
Harriet’s experience questioning lay, expert, police and vulnerable witnesses makes her well placed to act on behalf of the family and other interested parties at Inquests.
Harriet is adept at advancing legal arguments at all stages, including on the potential engagement of Article 2, whether an inquest should resume following further independent investigations and/or criminal trial, Regulation 28 and neglect.
Inquest into the Death of Sharon Harman
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 has extensive knowledge of the Equality Act 2010 and regularly provides advice to public bodies on potential breaches and acts in cases where such a breach has been alleged. Such cases also frequently involved consideration of the ECHR and whether rights, especially in relation to Article 8, have been infringed.
Harriet was instructed in a judicial review claim arising from alleged extra-judicial killings by UK armed forces in Afghanistan. Harriet is well placed to act in such matters as she is experience in handling highly sensitive material.
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.
Having previously practised in the full range of criminal and quasi-criminal hearings before the Magistrates’ Court, Crown Court and Court of Appeal, Harriet is well placed to act in Health & Safety cases.
Harriet’s knowledge of the rules of criminal procedure and evidence combined with her jury advocacy experience means she is well placed to advise and act in such matters. Harriet has extensive experience in advising on sentence, ranging from fines to substantial custodial sentences.
Further, Harriet is able to draw on her wider knowledge and experience to advise at all stages of the investigation and prosecution.
Harriet 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.
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.
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.
The Chair of the Infected Blood Inquiry, Sir Brian Langstaff, published his Final Report 20th May 2024. The Inquiry was established to examine the circumstances in which men, women and children were given infected blood or infected blood products in...
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Nicholas Moss KC and Harriet Gilchrist were instructed as Counsel to the Inquest in a 7 week Inquest into the death of Thomas Orchard before the Senior Coroner for Exeter and Greater Devon Philip Spinney. The inquest heard evidence from...
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On 15 December 2022, the Ministry of Defence announced the Government’s decision to formally establish the Independent Inquiry relating to Afghanistan (“IIRTA”) under the Inquiries Act 2005.The IIRTA is to investigate matters arising from the deployment of British Special Forces...
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The Undercover Policing Inquiry was set up in 2015 to get to the truth about undercover policing across England and Wales since 1968 and provide recommendations for the future. David Barr KC is lead Counsel to the Inquiry. Daniel Walker...
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The UK Covid-19 Inquiry has been set up to examine the UK’s response to and impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, and learn lessons for the future. Andrew O’Connor KC, Fiona Canby, Zeenat Islam & Alice Hands form part of the...
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Temple Garden Chambers are proud to announce its performance in the recently published Chambers and Partners UK Bar Guide 2025, achieving a total of 52 individual rankings and securing recognition across 14 practice areas. In a notable highlight, Temple Garden…
Temple Garden Chambers is proud to announce its remarkable performance in the 2025 Legal 500 UK Bar Guide, receiving a total of 54 rankings across 9 practice areas. This year’s edition reflects the continued excellence and dedication of our barristers…
Harriet Gilchrist, instructed by Richard Foyster of Ashtons Legal, represented the family of Annie Thompson at the inquest into her death. The inquest was before the Assistant Coroner for Suffolk Peter Taheri. At around 7pm on 17 August 2023 Ms…
Welcome to the fourth edition of the TGC Inquests and Inquiries newsletter, a publication containing articles on recent key legal developments in these fields. We hope that this edition will be a useful resource for you. If any members of…
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.
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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
