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Asbestos Victims Support Groups Forum UK causes Government U-turn

On 9 March 2015, after just 7 weeks from initial announcement, the Ministry of Justice introduced a 5% levy on court fees for compensation claims worth over £10,000. The increase…

July 7, 2015

Isobel Lovett

Opinion

Getting probate services from your accountant

Since the Legal Service Act 2007 came into force on 30th October 2007, the provision of legal services is no longer the prerogative of lawyers. It has been dubbed ‘Tesco…

July 6, 2015

Chun Wong

Opinion

Action Mesothelioma Day, Friday 3 July 2015

Attending this year’s Action Mesothelioma Day event in London, organised by the London Hazards Centre was, as ever, a sad reminder of the awful legacy left by asbestos in this…

July 6, 2015

Isobel Lovett

Opinion

Are co-habitants going to be recognised by the law?

Earlier this year the Office for National Statistics (‘ONS’) published the ‘Families and Households, 2014’ which found that cohabiting families were the fastest growing type of family in the UK…

July 1, 2015
Opinion

Victims of miscarriage of justice – a long battle ahead

For victims seeking compensation following a miscarriage of justice, the battle continues. This is the upshot of the recent High Court judgment in the cases of Victor Nealon and Sam…

June 30, 2015

Sasha Barton

Opinion

London Borough of Newham brought to account

On 22 December 2012, my client Mr Teja was walking along Landseer Avenue with a friend when he tripped on broken and uneven paving causing him injuries and losses. Mr…

June 25, 2015

Leticia Williams

Blog

What type of work can cause a Repetitive Strain Injury?

Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) is the more commonly known term for a set of disorders called Work Related Upper Limb Disorders (WRULDs). RSI can be caused by continued repetitive or…

June 25, 2015

Leticia Williams

Blog

Shocking strip search case shows flaws in the handling of police complaints and misconduct proceedings

Following the settlement of a case on behalf of our 26 year old female client who was arrested and forcibly strip searched by male police officers, there has been widespread…

June 22, 2015
Opinion

Squatting: the precarious balance

Squatting is an increasing problem with more and more shortage of affordable homes. But it can also be a costly lesson for homeowners. In 2003 Britain’s Advisory Service for Squatters…

June 19, 2015

Chun Wong

Opinion

Cosmetic Surgery – Bums, Boobs and Botox

Last night, Channel 4’s programme Bums, Boobs and Botox was interesting in that it highlighted very clearly what a commercial and coercive environment the cosmetic surgery industry is currently. At…

June 18, 2015

Andrew Harrison

Opinion

Tenancy Deposits – Have you made sure yours is registered?

Since the Housing Act 2004 came into force on 6th April 2007 Landlords (or letting agents) have had to register deposits taken for tenancies with one of three Deposit Protection…

June 18, 2015
Blog

Report into rape prosecutions shows glacial pace of change at a time when redress under the Human Rights Act is threatened

It will be with a sense of deep concern, frustration and possibly even exhaustion that victims, campaigners and lawyers will read the recommendations of Dame Elish Angiolini QC’s recent report…

June 12, 2015
Blog

What constitutes an unreasonable, but not “grossly disproportionate” use of force?

A recent Court of Appeal case shines a light on the use of Section 329 Criminal Justice Act 2003 by police forces seeking to defend the use of unreasonable force…

June 5, 2015
Blog

Beyond Special Measures – NHS Services in Essex to be subject to a new Success Regime

Failing NHS services in three areas of the country are to be subject to new “whole systems intervention” by NHS regulators. Service providers in Essex, North Cumbria and North East…

June 5, 2015

Agata Usewicz

Opinion

10 good reasons to leave a Will

A Will is one of the most important documents you will ever sign. It directs what should happen to your assets when you die and who should be responsible for…

June 3, 2015

Nicola Waldman

Opinion

Scrapping the Human Rights Act

Plans to scrap the Human Rights Act (HRA) in just 100 days, replacing it with a British Bill of Rights and Responsibilities, have been sparking intense debate since the Conservatives…

May 28, 2015

Jocelyn Cockburn

Blog

Don’t be caught out by the new Inheritance and Trustees’ Powers Act 2014

About 6 months ago, much ado was made about the new tax disc changes which come into effect on 1st October 2014. But not many will know that at the…

May 26, 2015

Chun Wong

Opinion

Vulnerability redefined

It’s worth taking a moment to feel sorry for beleaguered and underfunded local authorities, especially those in London. They have a whole host of duties that they have to comply…

May 14, 2015
Blog

Who’s afraid of the big, bad Google?

In a modern day David and Goliath battle, three UK home internet users are challenging the misuse of their private information by the US corporate giant, Google. The individuals decided…

May 14, 2015
Blog

Election 2015 – HJA Housing Team’s first reactions

The official government statistics on statutory homelessness, released by the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG), paint a sobering picture of the combined effect of five years of Coalition…

May 13, 2015

Sophie Bell

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