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Alternative Dispute Resolution
family-law
mediation-and-arbitration

How To Resolve A Family Law Dispute Without Court

A recent news story revealed an IT bug in the HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS), which caused evidence to go missing. As a result, it is likely cases were…

September 1, 2025

Vanessa Friend

Charlotte Stephen

Blog

criminal-defence
representation

How Can I Challenge Conditions Imposed As Part Of Pre-Charge Bail?

Legal framework After arrest, a person who is being released from custody but who remains under investigation will be either released under investigation (RUI) or released on pre-charge bail and…

September 1, 2025

Kit Gamble

Opinion

property-disputes

The Renters Reform Bill and Court Delays

The Renters (Reform) Bill aims to introduce new safeguards for tenants by providing more security and empowering them to challenge poor practice and unfair rent increases without fear of eviction.…

August 29, 2025

Ruhul Ameen

Opinion

crime
criminal-defence

Cuckooing in Law: Understanding the New Offence in the Crime and Policing Bill 2025

The new criminal offence targeting “cuckooing” is set to enter the statute books under the Crime and Policing Bill 20251. Framed as a move to protect vulnerable people from exploitation,…

August 20, 2025

Louisa Reddin

Sean Caulfield

Opinion

appeals
crime
miscarriages-of-justice

Unanswered Appeals: Reform of the Criminal Cases Review Commission

Miscarriages of Justice Dame Vera Baird DBE KC was appointed interim chair of the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) in June 2025, stepping into a role fraught by years of…

August 15, 2025

Sean Caulfield

Tabea Wilkes

Opinion

Diversity
human-rights

South Asian Heritage Month – The History And The Future

On 6th August 2025, our Mandhir Seera and Kiranjeet Kaur had the honour of attending a Sikhs in Law event celebrating South Asian Heritage Month. South Asian Heritage Month offers…

August 14, 2025

Mandhir Seera

Opinion

civil-liberties
human-rights

Crisis in Custody: The Unfolding Human Rights Emergency in UK Prisons

The prison system in England and Wales is no doubt facing an unprecedented crisis. The number of prisoners is still at a six-month high and there are approximately 87,500 people…

August 5, 2025

Shivani Mehta

Blog

no-win-no-fee
personal-injury

Understanding Compensation for Multiple Injuries

When you’ve suffered more than one injury in an accident, whether from a car crash, workplace incident, or another event, the process of valuing your personal injury claim becomes more…

July 29, 2025

Denise Doherty

Opinion

inquest
personal-injury
road-traffic-accident

A Mock Inquest with Real Benefits: A Guide to Attending a Coroner’s Inquest

Amidst the unimaginable heartbreak that families and friends experience following the most tragic of circumstances, embarking on a civil claim for Personal Injury often comes at a much later stage…

July 29, 2025

Jack Foran

Blog

criminal-defence
deletion-of-criminal-records
representation

Wrongly Accused: How We Can Help Get Your Case Dropped

I have been charged with a criminal offence and believe I should not be. I want my case dropped, how can I do this? If you have been charged with…

July 24, 2025

Ghislaine Sandoval

Opinion

personal-injury

Surveillance And Social Media In Personal Injury Claims

It has been difficult to miss the recent story of a couple who went viral after being caught out by the ‘kisscam’ at a Coldplay concert. Within hours of being…

July 22, 2025

Sarah Townsend

Opinion

civil-liberties
Diversity

Roots to Routes: Celebrating South Asian Heritage Month

Hodge Jones & Allen Solicitors is once again proud to celebrate South Asian Heritage Month (SAHM) this year. SAHM seeks to commemorate, mark...

July 18, 2025

Bahareh Amani

Opinion

contentious-probate

Beneficiary Forfeiting Inheritance For Role In Assisted Dying – Morris V Moris (2024)

Whilst suicide is no longer a crime, the assistance of another’s suicide can give rise to criminal (and other) sanctions. Under section 2 of the Suicide Act 1961: (1) A…

July 16, 2025

Chun Wong

Blog

family-law
separation

Travelling Abroad with Children When Separated: Legal Tips for the Summer Holidays

The school year is almost over, meaning the summer holidays are around the corner. It is an exciting time for school-aged children. However, the summer break can be a point…

July 16, 2025

Charlotte Stephen

Rebecca Coates

Opinion

child-law
family-law

So You Think You Can Hide Assets In Children Act Proceedings?

One father certainly thought so but was scuppered in the recent case of Re P (A Child) (Financial Provision s 423 Insolvency Act 1986) 2025 EWHC 1460 (Fam). The parents…

July 10, 2025

Hannah Yellop

Opinion

civil-liberties
human-rights
Post Office
Post Office Horizon Inquiry
Sir Wyn Williams

Volume 1 of the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry’s Report

Yesterday saw the publication of Volume 1 of the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry’s Report. This Inquiry, which was established in September 2020, has held 226 days of hearings, heard…

July 9, 2025

Anna Williams

Aneka Thirurajah

Opinion

Alternative Dispute Resolution
dispute-resolution
mediation-and-arbitration

The Arbitration Act 2025: Reform to solidify the UK’s position as a world-leading dispute resolution hub

Modernising the English Arbitration Act 1996 has been a priority for the UK Government. The Arbitration Bill received Royal Assent on 24 February 2025, and the Arbitration Act 2025 will…

July 4, 2025

Nupur Morzaria

Opinion

compensation
Personal Injury Lawyers
personal-injury

We See You. We Hear You. We Fight for You: Why Every Claim Matters

Whether it is in a car accident, a fall or due to someone else’s negligence – it can feel like the world moves on without you. Insurance companies may treat…

July 4, 2025

Melinda Katsiaounis

Opinion

housing-and-property
property-disputes

What Are The Requirements With Regards To Gas Safety At A Property When Obtaining Possession

Section 21 of the Housing Act 1988 is presently used by landlords to recover possession of a property rented out on an assured shorthold tenancy. This method of repossession is…

July 4, 2025

Caitlyn Griffiths

Opinion

property-disputes
Renters Rights Bill
residential-property-disputes

Update on the Renters’ Rights Bill

What is happening in July 2025 with the Renters’ Rights Bill The Renters’ Rights Bill entered its Report Stage on 1 July 2025, with two more sittings scheduled for 7…

July 2, 2025

Bahareh Amani