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Campaigners march on Westminster in continued call for Statutory Public Inquiry into mental health care in Essex
Families of those who have died or been seriously impacted by mental health care failings in Essex will march on Westminster tomorrow, Tuesday 28th June 2022 at 11:45 a.m. The…
Hodge Jones & Allen Wins Compensation For Tenants Subjected To Disrepair And Poor Housing Conditions
Hodge Jones & Allen intervenes in housing dispute in favour of tenants seeking compensation for disrepair and poor housing conditions Court of Appeal finds the Simmons and Castle uplift not…
Permission sought to bring an Appeal on homeless assistance ineligibility for EEA national
Sioned Wyn Roberts, Senior Associate, Housing and Discrimination Team is seeking permission to bring an appeal within the Court of Appeal on behalf of a survivor of domestic abuse who…
HJA Publishes Helpful Guide To New Legislation Covering Public Order To Highlight Key Changes
Criminal Defence Solicitor Raj Chada has prepared a briefing on the Public Order Provisions of Police Crime and Sentencing Courts Act 2022. They have highlighted the main changes/issues arising from…
Leticia Williams, Head of our Personal Injury team, re-elected onto APIL’s Executive Committee
Leticia Williams, experienced personal injury lawyer and Head of our Personal Injury team is delighted to have been re-elected onto the Executive Committee of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers…
Criminal Defence Solicitor Chloe Hartnell gives evidence to Home Affairs Select Committee
The Home Affairs Select Committee held its first formal session yesterday, to examine UK’s legislative framework on drugs and UK drug policy. Dame Diana Johnson chaired the committee. The witnesses included Niamh Eastwood, Executive Director…
Inquest into the death of mental health patient Darian Bankwala concludes at Chelmsford Coroner’s Court
In a narrative conclusion, the coroner stated Darian’s “discharge should have been managed in a more professional and thorough way” by EPUT staff The inquest into the death of 22-year-old…