Daniel has accumulated a vast amount of experience in the area of prison law, criminal appeals and challenging public body decisions. Daniel specialises in clients with complex needs including trans gender prisoners, and is passionate about securing the best result for his clients, ensuring that his client’s voices are heard. He is often commended by his clients for going the extra mile.
Daniel’s new interest is in community care issues including those of prisoners.
Daniel will accept instructions in both private law claims and claims funded by way of legal aid. Daniel is happy to offer his advocacy services for parole hearings and adjudications.
Notable cases
R (on the application of Wilson) v Public Protection Casework Section – Application for judicial review, challenging the decision to recall a client to prison.
R (on the application of Wilson) v Parole Board – application for judicial review, challenging the parole boards decision to refuse permission for oral hearing.
MB [2019] –Appeal against conviction. Currently under consideration at the Court of Appeal.
CC [2019] – Client released after a long period of custody and almost five years of post-tariff detention.
MN [2018] – Successful parole review following a period of post-tariff custody of almost 8 years.
TD [2018] –The Parole Board reversed their decision to not grant his client an oral hearing.
AM [2018] –Re-categorisation to a category D prison.
AB [2018] – Successful parole review case involving a man who remained in prison almost twelve years beyond his tariff.
TH [2017] – Claim for parole delay resulting in substantial damages.
R (on the application of Wilson) v Public Protection Casework Section
This case involved Daniel making an application for judicial review, challenging the decision to recall his client who was said to have breached his licence conditions.
R(on the application of Wilson) v Parole Board
In this case, Daniel made an application for judicial review, challenging the parole boards decision to refuse his client an oral hearing.
Re: AB 2018
Daniel successfully represented his client who suffers from severe mental health issues and at the time of his parole hearing was 11 years and 7 months over tariff. Despite the client being unsuccessful on several occasions in front of the parole board, Daniel was able to perusade the parole board that the risk management plan in place was sufficiently robust to manage his clients risk of harm whilst in the community.
Re: CC 2019
Daniel’s client was 4 years and 11 months over tariff at the time of his parole hearing. The client’s case was particularly complex as there were concerns that his client had become institutionalised whilst becoming addicted to illicit substances which he was introduced too whilst at HM Prison. Whilst not all report writers were supportive of the client’s release, Daniel was able to persuade the parole board that his client could be safely managed in the community. The client was released following three unsuccessful parole hearings.
Re: MN 2018
Daniel successfully represented the client who at the time of his parole hearing was 7 years and 9 months over tariff. The parole board directed the clients release despite originally refusing to grant an oral hearing as the parole board were of the opinion that the client was not ready to be released.
Re: TD 2018
Daniel was successful in getting the parole board to reverse their decision to not grant his client an oral hearing.
Re: TH 2017
Daniel successfully obtained compensation from the parole board for a sum of £690.32 for their failure to list his client’s case within the time frame specified.
Re: AM 2018
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Re: MB 2019
Daniel has submitted a permission application for an out of time appeal against conviction to the Court of Appeal and is currently awaiting the outcome of this application.
Comments by clients
“I was so impressed with Dan he really went the extra mile. Thank you so much.”
“I’d like to thank Daniel for not just thinking about the money aspect of his job but putting me first in relation to what I brought to him in a legal capacity which he did a magical job.”
“Daniel Garner is brilliant. He made it easy for me to understand legal terms. He has kept me informed the whole way through. Communication has been brilliant, responding to all my letters. I would really like to say thank you to him.”
“Daniel was really helpful, he took time to understand my reasons for my case and gave excellent advice. He is very professional.”
“Mr Garner has been exceptionally respectful and diligent towards myself and all legal work on my behalf. Further offering support after case is concluded.”
“So far Daniel Garner is the best legal professional I have had as a caseworker. Than you Daniel for your time and efforts in dealing with my case.”
“At every stage of my parole Mr Garner offered advice at every stage and sought my opinions for moving forward.”
“Daniel Garner has been excellent and his work has been done to a high standard. He is easy to talk to and puts no pressure on you, speaks to you like you matter and has never judged.”
“Ever since you have agreed to represent me: I have appreciated all you have done in all honesty, win, loose or draw, you have communicated with me and given valued advice throughout.”
