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Government fails in bid to close Islamic faith school over safeguarding issues
The Secretary of State for Education has today failed in an application to close Darul Uloom School in Chislehurst over safeguarding issues. Following a hearing at City of Westminster Magistrates’…
Five-year-old’s playground death: Inquest identifies organisational failure and lack of accountability at Tower Hamlets
A jury inquest into the death of a five-year-old girl, who died after being struck on the head by play equipment at a council-run Tower Hamlets park, today identified the…
Neville Lawrence Says He Forgives Son’s Killers In Statement To Mark 25th Anniversary Of Stephen’s Death
In a statement to mark the 25th anniversary of his son Stephen’s death, Neville Lawrence says he has forgiven his son’s killers. The statement issued through his solicitors, Hodge Jones…
78-year-old woman pleads with Irish Government over Magdalen Laundry compensation scheme
A 78-year-old survivor of the notorious Magdalen Laundries, is pleading with the Irish Government to accept the findings of a recent report into how compensation claims from women incarcerated in…
Comment from Hodge Jones & Allen on today's announcement from the Justice Secretary on the Civil Liability Bill
James Bell, partner in the medical negligence department of Hodge Jones Allen, says: “We need to remember that seriously injured people, many with long term care needs, were undercompensated between…
Government agrees to rethink vaccination compensation age-bar after admitting equality rule breach
The government is to reconsider its decision to exclude from compensation adults who are disabled following an adverse reaction to a seasonal flu vaccination, following proceedings issued by London law…