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Inquest jury finds neglect by NHS trust contributed to death of 24-year-old mother from Folkestone

Today, at an inquest into the death of Natalie Gray, a 24-year-old mother from Folkestone in Kent, a jury found that neglect by Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care…

November 22, 2016
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Latest London basement dispute in High Court next week

Camden resident’s appeal against council’s decision to grant neighbour’s basement extension in High Court on 22 November A Camden resident who is challenging Camden Council’s decision to grant his next-door…

November 18, 2016
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Canterbury man with paranoid schizophrenia acquitted of attempting to murder his daughter

A man suffering from paranoid schizophrenia, has been acquitted of the attempted murder of his own daughter at Canterbury Crown Court today. He has been left suffering from a significant…

November 14, 2016
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Thousands have personal data exposed in cyber-attack on recruiter Michael Page

It has been reported today that least 700,000 job-seekers who were signed up with recruitment agency Michael Page have had their personal details accessed by hackers. The cyber-attack is one…

November 11, 2016
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Bedfordshire Police shoot man dead in Luton

Yesterday it was reported that a man had died after being shot by a firearms officer during an incident in Luton, Bedfordshire. Bedfordshire Police said specialist armed officers had been…

November 10, 2016
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Divorce: common misconceptions

This month the Office of National Statistics will release its annual divorce statistics and while divorce has hit the headlines this year with news of the ‘Brangelina’ split, there are still…

November 9, 2016
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Police strip search woman finally receives apology

Lawyer says long wait for apology about investigation highlights problems in the police’s ability to investigate themselves and learn from mistakes A 27-year-old woman who was arrested and forcibly strip…

November 3, 2016
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Latest London basement dispute set for court

Camden resident granted permission to appeal to the High Court against Council’s decision to grant neighbour’s basement extension A Camden resident, who is challenging Camden Council’s decision to grant his…

November 2, 2016
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British father successfully defends Greek extradition charges

A British father of two was today told by a judge at Westminster Magistrates’ Court that he does not have to go to Greece to serve a 15-month prison sentence…

November 1, 2016
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British father in court to face extradition charges 13 years after minor crash on Greek holiday

Date: Tuesday, 1 November 2016 Venue: Westminster Magistrates’ Court, 181 Marylebone Road, London NW1 5BR Time: 10am (GMT) A father of two will appear before Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday,…

October 31, 2016
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Response to Department of Health change of policy on fixed costs for clinical negligence claims

Today’s release of the CPRC minutes from 8 July reported that there had been a change in policy at the Department of Health and that they intended to consult in…

October 17, 2016
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Lawyer who secured combat rights for soldiers hits out at government for misleading public over human rights

The lawyer responsible for securing human rights protections for UK soldiers fighting in conflicts abroad has hit out at the government for misleading the public about proposals to opt out…

October 14, 2016
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Estate planning considerations for those with no children

According to a joint report from the Beth Johnson Foundation and Ageing Without Children, 1 in 5 people over 50 don’t have children and by 2030, there will be 2…

October 11, 2016
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Jocelyn Cockburn speaks out on proposals for military to opt out of the ECHR

Last week, the Prime Minister Theresa May and Defence Secretary Michael Fallon announced controversial plans for the military to opt out of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) during…

October 10, 2016
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The CPS to pay-out a “significant amount” to man acquitted after serving six years in prison

Lawyer slams CPS for knowingly and repeatedly withholding evidence Case calls into question public confidence in the criminal justice system and the legal profession, says lawyer The Crown Prosecution Service…

October 6, 2016
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Coroner orders Edgware Community Hospital to take action following the death of 35-year-old Barnet musician

Senior Coroner Andrew Walker has given Edgware Community Hospital until 1 November to outline how it will prevent future deaths following the inquest into the death of 35-year-old Barnet musician,…

October 6, 2016
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Family appeal for help with investigation into asbestos exposure

The family of Lilian Ridley, formerly of Chingford, are appealing for help following her death from mesothelioma earlier this month. The only known cause of this disease is exposure to…

October 5, 2016
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HJA Personal Injury team shortlisted for Eclipse Proclaim 2016 Award

HJA’s Personal Injury team has been shortlisted for the Claimant Personal Injury Team of the Year award at the 2016 Eclipse Proclaim Personal Injury Awards. The winners will be announced at…

September 29, 2016
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Inquest into death of Hampshire father highly critical of prison care

The jury at the inquest into the death of a 42-year-old Hampshire man at HMP Winchester has today concluded that prison staff failed to provide adequate support to him before…

September 28, 2016
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Over 55 and making a will: what you need to know

With thousands of people aged 55 and over set to take advantage of the opportunity to get their will written for free as part of Free Wills Month, lawyers say…

September 27, 2016
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