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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…
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…
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…
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,…
City of London Police pay-out to G20 protesters but take 18 months to remove personal data from national database
Eleven members of the protester group, Space Hijackers, have secured over £60,000 in damages from the City of London Police for false imprisonment, assault, and breaches of the Human Rights…
HJA lawyer joins new advisory group to improve access to justice for Gypsies, Travellers and Roma
This month saw the launch of the Equality & Social Justice Unit (ESJU), aimed at improving Gypsy, Traveller and Roma access to justice and challenging unlawful discrimination and human rights…
Will Pitchford Inquiry hear police evidence in secret? – Hearing starts this week
Neville Lawrence calls for full openness and transparency The Pitchford Inquiry into undercover policing will this week hear evidence relating to the extent to which the inquiry will be held…
CPS to consider bringing manslaughter charges against police officers involved in restraint of Leon Briggs in Luton – his family responds
The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has concluded its investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of Leon Briggs, and has referred the case to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS)…
Neville Lawrence urges full transparency from Pitchford Inquiry following today’s IPCC report
Following its independent investigation into the conduct of former Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) officers, an IPCC report has today said former officers, Commander Richard Walton and Detective Inspector Robert Lambert…