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Poor Maternity Care At Shrewsbury And Telford NHS Trust – The Final Ockenden Report

It is now 15 months since Donna Ockenden produced her preliminary findings of the review of maternity care provided at the Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Trust. The final review is…

March 31, 2022
Opinion
  • divorce

On 6th April 2022 No Fault Divorce Goes Live in England & Wales

6 April 2022 heralds the arrival of no fault divorce, for marriages and no fault dissolution for civil partnerships. This is a change in the divorce/dissolution procedure that has long…

March 31, 2022
Opinion
  • court

Anatomy Of A Hypothetical Criminal Case: Regina V Will Smith

What could happen to Will Smith had he slapped Chris Rock in the face during a televised awards ceremony in the UK? Any prosecution would more than likely have to…

March 30, 2022
Opinion
  • court

The Litigation Series – Week 10: What Happens Next In Defended Medical Negligence Claims

In week 9 of the Litigation Series, we explained the process of issuing (commencing) Court proceedings. This blog also explored the process of the Claimant serving their Particulars of Claim,…

March 29, 2022
Opinion
  • personal-injury

Happy Mother’s Day: Mother Knows Best

Mother’s Day took place this month on 27 March 2022. This is an annual day dedicated to us all coming together to celebrate Mothers for all that they do for…

March 27, 2022
Opinion
  • burns-and scarring-injuries

Hidden Dangers Of Cosmetic Treatment

The Spring/Summer season is in sight. During this time, many people are out and about and there is an elevated focus on personal appearance. This trend increased during the pandemic…

March 25, 2022
Opinion
  • debt-recovery

The Questions Of Interest

In a claim to recover a debt, you will also normally be entitled to claim interest for the time that the debt has been outstanding until the date of actual…

March 25, 2022
Opinion
  • court

Occupation Rent Re-visited In Bailey v Dixon (2021)

Occupation rent can arise where one property owner has been actually or constructively excluded from the property owned with another. They would then seek occupation rent for the other property…

March 25, 2022
Opinion
  • homelessness

Housing Support – Everyone In?

Whilst the majority of working professional are gradually returning to work in the office and the UK moves away from Covid-19 restrictions, so too are ending the changes to housing…

March 23, 2022
Opinion
  • homelessness

Homelessness, Priority Need And The End Of Pandemic Restrictions

During the coronavirus pandemic, homelessness legislation was bolstered with a number of supplementary provisions designed to meet the pressures of the moment. However, with the government recently announcing the end…

Opinion
  • hospital-negligence

Independent Private Healthcare Regulation: Closing The Gap Between Private And Public Healthcare?

What is the Private Healthcare Information Network and how does it fit into the public and private healthcare sectors? What is the PHIN? The Private Healthcare Information Network (PHIN) presents…

March 23, 2022
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  • court

The Litigation Series – Week 9: Issuing And Serving Proceedings

In the Litigation Series to date, all the steps that have been taken so far have been done without the Court’s involvement. The reason for all this is to try…

March 22, 2022
Opinion
  • legal-help

Whose File Is It Now?

A client may have a number of reasons why they want a copy of their files from their solicitors. During the course of a case, they should have been sent…

March 22, 2022
Opinion
  • human-rights

The Strip Search That Should Never Have Happened

Was the Met Police’s treatment of Child Q unlawful and will they be held accountable? “Someone walked into the school, where I was supposed to feel safe, took me away…

March 21, 2022
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  • separation

What Decisions Can I Make About My Child’s Care Without The Other Parent’s Consent?

When parents separate, the resulting co-parent relationship can be a difficult one to navigate. Not only do you face the prospect of spending less time with your children, but you…

March 21, 2022
Opinion
  • personal-injury

Day In The Life Of A Personal Injury Trainee

My name is Grace Donnelly. I started my training contract with HJA in September 2021. Before joining HJA, I was a commercial and residential property paralegal. I chose HJA because…

March 21, 2022
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  • accident-in-public-spaces
  • brain-injury
  • road-traffic-accident

Life Changing Injuries: Brain Injury

How To Get The Best Rehabilitation If you have been injured in an accident as a road user (pedestrian, e scooter rider, cyclist) which has resulted in life changing injuries…

March 17, 2022
Opinion
  • court

Will I Have To Go To Court If My Claim Is Issued?

Help! I’ve been advised to issue Court Proceeding – But does that mean that I will need to go to Court? Can I still try to settle my claim? Whilst…

March 16, 2022
Opinion
  • money-laundering

Keeping Up With Crypto

If you don’t know what a NFT – or Non-Fungible Token – is, you are not alone. But it seems law enforcement agencies have heard of them, and are starting…

March 15, 2022
Opinion
  • legal-help

Mental Health Defences In Criminal Proceedings – Are You Guilty If You Suffer From A Mental Illness?

In order for someone to be guilty of a criminal offence, the prosecution must often prove a mental element. For example, in criminal damage cases the prosecution needs to prove…

March 15, 2022
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