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KNIVES OUT: New Offence Of Possession Of An Offensive Weapon In A Private Place As Part Of The Fight Against Knife Crime

The Offensive Weapons Act 2019 introduced a range of provisions, including Knife Crime Prevention Orders (KCPOs) and legislative amendments designed to strengthen the response to knife crime. Section 46 of…

August 17, 2021

Laura O’Brien

Opinion

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Modernising Lasting Powers of Attorney

Last week, the government launched a 12-week consultation into the modernisation of Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA’s). An LPA is a legal document that allows someone to make decisions about…

August 9, 2021

Opinion

supreme-court

A Solicitor’s Undertaking – The Landscape After Harcus Sinclair LLP V Your Lawyers Ltd

Undertakings An undertaking is a commitment by a solicitor to do or not do something. It can be enforced against the solicitor by the courts and failure to comply with…

August 9, 2021

Chun Wong

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disrepair

Housing Disrepair Success Stories – Pregnant Mum Suffers Horrendous Disrepair is Finally Moved & Compensated

The Housing Team at Hodge Jones & Allen have been defending the rights of tenants since 1977. We understand how your life can be turned upside down when a landlord…

August 9, 2021

Bahareh Amani

Opinion

housing-and-property

On the treatment of vulnerable people by Housing Associations

Having come back from maternity leave at the end of 2020, in the middle of a pandemic, I threw myself deep into work and embraced being able to assist vulnerable…

August 6, 2021

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What Does a Spinal Injury Involve?

A spinal injury can be a very serious injury that is likely to have a lasting and significant impact on the individual in question. Spinal injuries are caused by an…

August 5, 2021

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Covid-19
youth-crime

Covid-19 – The Impact on the Youth Justice System – The Youth Justice’s Response to the Covid-19 Pandemic

Coronavirus has rampaged across our world over the last 18 months and more. It has had an impact on every aspect of our lives. Inevitably, its impact on the children…

August 5, 2021

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compensation
mesothelioma

Special Payments Announced for Asbestosis & Pleural Thickening Claimants

The Asbestos Victims Support Group Forum have been informed that a special payment will be made to claimants of asbestosis and pleural thickening who missed out on Government compensation due…

August 4, 2021

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How is Scarring Valued in a Personal Injury Claim?

As a result of an accident, you may have suffered from scarring on the body or the face. When assessing the value of scarring in a Personal Injury Claim, we…

August 4, 2021

Opinion

sexual-offences

What Does Consent Mean?

I was struck recently whilst reading the papers in relation to allegations of sexual predatory behaviour how those involved had different understandings of what consent means. There seemed a vacuum…

August 3, 2021

Opinion

road-traffic-accident

Supporting National Road Victim Month 2021

During National Road Victim Month we remember those who have been killed or seriously injured on our roads. The road traffic accident charity RoadPeace has observed National Road Victim Month…

August 3, 2021

Opinion

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mesothelioma

Trades That Worked With Asbestos Materials – Plumbers

Our specialist Asbestos Disease Team have jointly been dealing with asbestos disease claims for many decades and have a huge amount of knowledge about how different workers were exposed to…

August 2, 2021

Lorna Webster

Opinion

personal-injury

Personal Injury Lawyer of the Month: Leticia Williams

Leticia Williams is a Partner at Hodge Jones & Allen and is the head of our Personal Injury team. Leticia joined the team back in 2009 and specialises in complex…

August 2, 2021

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disrepair

Housing Disrepair Success Stories – Disrepair Caused by Tree Roots

The Housing team at Hodge Jones & Allen were instructed to deal with a case involving serious housing disrepair, which included subsidence from nearby tree roots. The subsidence caused extensive…

August 2, 2021

Sioned Wyn Roberts

Opinion

sexual-offences

Modern Day Slavery – Where Are We Now?

Modern Day Slavery has had a fast-paced evolution. Recognition of Modern Day Slavery and Human Trafficking is an international obligation that the UK must comply with. Government should ensure as…

July 30, 2021

Chloe Hartnell

Opinion

court

Acting Promptly When Setting Aside Default Judgment

The requirement to act promptly when applying to set aside a default judgment The impact of a default judgment can be serious and steps should be taken to prevent matters…

July 28, 2021

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boundary-disputes

Neighbourly Problems With Trees

Trees are a great addition to a garden; providing shade, privacy and amenity. However, they can also block a neighbour’s light and cause damage to property. Trees can therefore be…

July 27, 2021

Chun Wong

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disrepair

Housing Disrepair Success Stories – Successful Disrepair Outcome for Client

The Housing Team at Hodge Jones & Allen have been defending the rights of tenants since 1977. We understand how your life can be turned upside down when a landlord…

July 26, 2021

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Deleting “Non-Conviction” Data From The Police National Computer

People who are arrested and have No Further Action (“NFA”) taken against them or who are charged with a criminal offence but subsequently acquitted at court will have these facts…

July 23, 2021

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personal-injury

How Social Media Can Affect Your Personal Injury Claim

Social Media is now an intrinsic part of our lives to varying degrees, whether through Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or some other form. We use it to share events that are...

July 21, 2021