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Extinction Rebellion protestors found not guilty by jury at DLR trial

Three protestors, Rev Sue Parfitt, Father Martin Newell and Philip Kingston were found not guilty by a jury in London on 14th January. They were accused of obstructing the railway…

January 18, 2022
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Widow of plumber receives compensation following her husband’s exposure to asbestos and premature death

The widow of a former plumber from the Isle of Sheppey, who passed away from mesothelioma a mere 6 months following the onset of symptoms, has received compensation from the…

January 18, 2022
Press Releases

Hodge Jones & Allen boosts Court of Protection Team with new Partner appointment

Hodge Jones & Allen has today announced the appointment of Simon Egan as a new partner within the Court of Protection and Private Client Department. Bringing a wealth of expertise…

January 17, 2022
Press Releases

Extinction Rebellion: Court of Appeal Reduces Sentence of Former Paralympian James Brown to 4 Months and is Now Free

The Court of Appeal has reduced the sentence of former Paralympian James Brown from 12 months to 4 months following a protest he staged on the roof of plane at…

January 14, 2022
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Vigil for Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah on 23rd January 2022

A candlelight vigil will be held on Sunday, 23rd January to remember Ella Adoo-Kissi Debrah on the eve of what would have been her 18th birthday. It will take place…

January 13, 2022
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Power Station Worker Receives Substantial Compensation After Developing Mesothelioma

Mr F, who developed the asbestos-related condition Mesothelioma following his exposure to asbestos dust and fibres with his employer the Central Electricity Generating Board (CEGB), has received substantial compensation from…

January 7, 2022
Opinion
  • hospital-negligence
  • surgical-error

Never Events – Retention of Instruments After Surgery

‘Never Events’ are patient safety incidents that are wholly preventable and should never occur. What are some examples of Never Events? Never Events are defined and listed by the NHS.…

January 5, 2022
Press Releases

Colston Four Protestors Found Not Guilty

Colston Four protestors acquitted of criminal damage charges for toppling Bristol slaver statue Four protestors who toppled the statue of 17th century slave trader Edward Colston during a Black Lives…

January 5, 2022
Press Releases

New Partner joins COP team at Hodge Jones & Allen

Christine Dyson, an experienced Court of Protection solicitor joins Hodge Jones & Allen this week. Christine helps those who lack the mental capacity to represent themselves and joins the firm…

December 15, 2021
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Widow of Former Electrician Receives Compensation against Husband’s Former Employers Following His Exposure to Asbestos and Premature Death

Mr M, a former electrician from Hailsham passed away from Mesothelioma less than a year after his diagnosis of mesothelioma. Mr M had been exposed to asbestos dust whilst working…

December 15, 2021
Opinion
  • accident-in-public-spaces

Slips, Trips and Falls In Winter

Slip, trip and falling over while out and about are common types of personal injury claims we handle. Now that the days are getting shorter, colder and icier the risk…

December 15, 2021
HJA In The News
  • Covid-19

Hodge Jones & Allen Sign Letter Seeking Assurances Regarding Covid-19 Public Inquiry

The letter written on behalf of a group of lawyers from 10 law firms representing Covid-19 victims and stakeholders was sent to Boris Johnson MP on Friday, 10 December. Victims…

December 13, 2021
HJA In The News

Extinction Rebellion Activists Cleared by Jury

Six Extinction Rebellion activists halted transport links serving London’s financial district, in April 2019, for two hours to draw attention to the financial industry’s contribution to the climate emergency. Last…

December 13, 2021
HJA In The News

Landscapers – Client’s Story Told

Landscapers airs tonight on Sky Atlantic. It is the true story of Christopher and Susan Edwards who were convicted of murdering Susan’s parents in 2014. Darrell Ennis-Gayle, a criminal defence…

December 7, 2021
Press Releases
  • Covid-19

Nazir Afzal Calls on PM to Ensure Covid Public Inquiry Examines Personal Roles of Ministers and Other Key Figures

Lawyers for a former Chief Crown Prosecutor, Nazir Afzal OBE, have written to the Prime Minister seeking reassurance that the forthcoming Covid Public Inquiry will rigorously examine the personal roles…

December 3, 2021
Press Releases

Long-awaited compensation awarded to former Kitsons insulation worker following asbestos exposure

Mr Michael O’Brien, 74, from Faversham, Kent, received compensation from Kitsons Thermal Insulation Engineers, after developing asbestos related lung cancer 41 years after leaving the company Between 1964 and 1978,…

November 24, 2021
Press Releases

Inquest into the death of Alex Tostevin concludes

Inquest into the death of Alex Tostevin, focussing on mental health provision within UK special forces, finds that there was a missed opportunity to assess his risk of suicide in…

November 23, 2021
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  • road-traffic-accident

Outstanding care and support from police officers celebrated at Brake’s 2021 Family Liaison Officer Awards

Three police officers who went above and beyond to support bereaved families have been recognised for their outstanding work in this year’s Brake Family Liaison Officer Awards. Brake, the road…

November 23, 2021
Press Releases

Court of Appeal Overturns Local Authority Accommodation Judgement

Court of Appeal overturns decision on Local Authority private rented accommodation offers Social justice law firm Hodge Jones & Allen has successfully appealed to the Court of Appeal to overturn…

November 17, 2021
Press Releases

High Court Sentences Nine Insulate Britain Protestors To Immediate Custody

High Court sentences nine Insulate Britain protestors to immediate custody after breaching road obstruction injunction Nine activists from the environmental activist group Insulate Britain have been sentenced at the High…

November 17, 2021
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