Hodge Jones & Allen

Emma Levey’s family turned to us after she hung herself in Downside Prison. Despite making complaints, she hadn’t received the care or medication that she needed. The inquest revealed systematic failings, and unusually, the government apologised and admitted full responsibility. You can read more about her tragic case here.

In another prison death case, Roach v Home Office, we successfully defended the issue of who should pay the costs at the inquest. Read this case report here.

Hodge Jones & Allen regularly represents families in inquests and death in custody proceedings. Although we have a strong record in winning compensation, our sympathetic human rights lawyers fully understand that it's not always about money. We help people gain what is often more important - the truth about what went wrong and why, changes to procedures, and an apology.

Contact our specialist civil liberties solicitors to help you assess your case

If you are involved in an inquest, or have lost a loved one in custody, please call 0800 437 0080 or alternatively fill out the online enquiry form immediately for a confidential, no-obligation discussion.

Civil Liberties Team

• Jocelyn Cockburn, Partner
• Susie Labinjoh, Partner
• Patrick Allen, Partner
• Sasha Barton, Solicitor
• Anna-Louise Thwaites, Solicitor
• Edward Kirton-Darling, Solicitor
• Natalie Sedacca, Solicitor
• Clair Hilder, Solicitor