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Latest inquest into prisoner death at HMP Winchester finds more failings

The jury at the inquest into the death of a 27-year-old man from Hayling Island in Hampshire at HMP Winchester has concluded that the prison’s failure to instigate appropriate self-harm…

October 19, 2017
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Jury blames inadequate care for death of man with learning disability

The jury at an inquest into the death at a residential care home of a man with autism and a learning disability today concluded that his death was contributed to…

October 18, 2017
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Joseph Phuong: tragedy of man let down by ‘chaotic’ mental health services

The jury at an inquest at Westminster Coroner’s Court into the death in police custody of a 32-year-old man with known psychiatric illness has criticised the response to his medical…

October 11, 2017
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New fraud and criminal defence partner for Hodge Jones & Allen

London law firm Hodge Jones & Allen has appointed Kiran Mehta as partner to its expanding criminal defence team. For over 11 years’ Kiran’s practice has encompassed a raft of…

October 11, 2017
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Joint property ownership: Buyers beware

A chronic shortage of housing stock combined with increased levels of employment has put the housing sector under stress, driving already inflated prices sky high. For many, joint property ownership…

October 10, 2017
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Noel Conway’s right to die claim dismissed by High Court

The High Court today dismissed Noel Conway’s challenge to the law against assisted dying. Noel, who suffers from motor neurone disease, had his claim heard in July. Civil Liberties partner…

October 6, 2017
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HJA Medical Negligence team shortlisted for Eclipse Proclaim 2017 Award

HJA’s Medical Negligence team has been shortlisted for the Clinical Negligence Team of the Year award at the 2017 Eclipse Proclaim Personal Injury Awards. Now in their tenth anniversary year,…

October 3, 2017
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NHS England agrees to fund life-changing treatment for seven-year old boy

NHS England has reversed its controversial decision to not fund the life-changing drug, Kuvan, for a seven-year old boy – Child S. The decision comes after the Honourable Mrs Justice…

September 29, 2017
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Free wills: what you need to know

Every year, people aged 55 and up are offered the chance to get their will written as part of Free Wills Month. With this year’s campaign set to launch on…

September 26, 2017
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Criminal Finances Act: companies must rethink human rights

The UK Criminal Finances Act 2017 becomes law this month and its contents potentially impact how companies conduct their business. At the very least, businesses should be aware of the…

September 26, 2017
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Kerry Spence response to Whitehall report

Sam Gyimah, the justice minister, responded to a question in the House of Commons, by stating that the number of legal firms in the country taking on legal aid work…

September 25, 2017
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Camden duo to kick-off annual charity football tournament

Camden law firm Hodge Jones & Allen (HJA) and neighbouring charity, Just for Kids Law are set to stage their annual charity football tournament. Now in its sixth year, barristers,…

September 14, 2017
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Grenfell Tower Inquiry: 38 Core Participant applications submitted by Hodge Jones & Allen

Hodge Jones & Allen has submitted 38 Core Participant applications on behalf of former residents of Grenfell Tower and the surrounding areas. At the same time, the firm has submitted…

September 11, 2017
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The Lammy Review: good ideas, but too many polite words

Comment from Joanna Bennett, Civil Liberties solicitor and Raj Chada (below) Criminal Defence partner. Today, David Lammy published his Review of the treatment of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME)…

September 8, 2017
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Comment from Peter Todd, personal injury specialist at Hodge Jones & Allen on the discount rate

Responding to the Ministry of Justice’s announcement on the discount rate Peter Todd, personal injury specialist who has also advised the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) on the discount…

September 7, 2017
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NAO report has failed patients, says Hodge Jones & Allen

In response to the publication of the National Audit Office’s (NAO) Managing the costs of clinical negligence in trusts report, James Bell, clinical negligence partner says: The long-awaited NAO report…

September 7, 2017
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GRENFELL TOWER INQUIRY: CORE PARTICIPANTS MUST SUBMIT APPLICATIONS BY FRIDAY

People who want to be a core participant in the Grenfell Tower Inquiry must submit their application to the Inquiry by Friday 8 September 2017. Any individual, organisation or institution…

September 5, 2017
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Child abduction: UK powerless in countries outside Hague Convention

Commenting on reports that judges are using contempt laws to jail parents who abduct children from the UK, Jeetesh Patel, family law partner says that until countries outside the Hague…

September 5, 2017
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Hodge Jones & Allen marks 40th anniversary

Pioneering London law firm, Hodge Jones & Allen is today marking its 40th anniversary. On 5 September 1977, Henry Hodge, Peter Jones and Patrick Allen opened for business on Camden…

September 5, 2017
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Law Society appointments feature Hodge Jones & Allen duo

Daniel Fitzpatrick, housing partner, has been elected to the Law Society’s Council as its housing representative. He is also a long-standing member of the Society’s Housing Committee, since 2013. The…

September 1, 2017
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