Expert Comments

Opinion

human-rights

The Strip Search That Should Never Have Happened

Was the Met Police’s treatment of Child Q unlawful and will they be held accountable? “Someone walked into the school, where I was supposed to feel safe, took me away…

March 21, 2022

Blog

separation

What Decisions Can I Make About My Child’s Care Without The Other Parent’s Consent?

When parents separate, the resulting co-parent relationship can be a difficult one to navigate. Not only do you face the prospect of spending less time with your children, but you…

March 21, 2022

Opinion

personal-injury

Day In The Life Of A Personal Injury Trainee

My name is Grace Donnelly. I started my training contract with HJA in September 2021. Before joining HJA, I was a commercial and residential property paralegal. I chose HJA because…

March 21, 2022

Blog

accident-in-public-spaces
brain-injury
road-traffic-accident

Life Changing Injuries: Brain Injury

How To Get The Best Rehabilitation If you have been injured in an accident as a road user (pedestrian, e scooter rider, cyclist) which has resulted in life changing injuries…

March 17, 2022

Anne Sanders

Opinion

court

Will I Have To Go To Court If My Claim Is Issued?

Help! I’ve been advised to issue Court Proceeding – But does that mean that I will need to go to Court? Can I still try to settle my claim? Whilst…

March 16, 2022

Louise Jukes

Opinion

money-laundering

Keeping Up With Crypto

If you don’t know what a NFT – or Non-Fungible Token – is, you are not alone. But it seems law enforcement agencies have heard of them, and are starting…

March 15, 2022

Ruth Harris

Opinion

legal-help

Mental Health Defences In Criminal Proceedings – Are You Guilty If You Suffer From A Mental Illness?

In order for someone to be guilty of a criminal offence, the prosecution must often prove a mental element. For example, in criminal damage cases the prosecution needs to prove…

March 15, 2022

Francesca Cociani

Opinion

medical-negligence

The Litigation Series – Week 8: Early Letter Of Notification And A Full Letter Of Claim

This week in the Litigation series, we are exploring the process and protocol to putting your case forward to the Defendant. When dealing with a clinical negligence claim, the protocol…

March 15, 2022

Opinion

asbestos-related-disease

The Importance Of Provisional Damages In Asbestos Disease Claims

Types of settlement Most compensation claims for a personal injury are settled on a full and final basis. This means the injured person receives compensation for the injury they have…

March 11, 2022

Lorna Webster

Opinion

contract-disputes
Covid-19

Cancellation Charges In Contracts – Are They Legal?

Contracts have serious legal implications and should not be entered into lightly. All contracts should provide a mechanism for cancellation and set out clearly the likely consequences for each party.…

March 9, 2022

Chun Wong

Opinion

discrimination-and-equality

A Few Bad Apples Or A Rotten Orchard? Tackling Misogyny in the Metropolitan Police

In October 2011, Kristina O’Connor was attacked by a group of men, who attempted to steal her phone. After she reported this to the Metropolitan Police Service, she received emails…

March 8, 2022

Opinion

court

The Litigation Series – Week 7: Expert Reports – Condition and Prognosis / Quantum

Last week my colleague Jason Tang looked at the role of experts in commenting on breach of duty and causation. Experts also have a very important role in commenting on…

March 8, 2022

Emma Wray

Opinion

medical-negligence

The Litigation Series – Week 6: Expert Reports – Liability

We hope that you have been enjoying our Litigation Series to date and how medical negligence claims work. This week we will be discussing the issue of expert liability reports.…

March 1, 2022

Opinion

representation

Pre-Charge Engagement: What Happens After A Police Interview?

Generally speaking, in cases where a suspect has been bailed or released under investigation, the period after a police interview is a waiting game – the police will continue their…

February 28, 2022

Katie McFadden

Opinion

challenging-housing-decisions

Prince Harry v Home Office: Part 1: What Is A Judicial Review?

The Duke of Sussex is understood to have recently filed a claim for Judicial Review against the Home Office for their failure to allow him to privately pay for police…

February 28, 2022

Sioned Wyn Roberts

Blog

court

What Is The Difference Between A Magistrates’ Court And Crown Court Trial?

If you have been charged with an offence and plead not guilty, the next step is that you will go to trial. The evidence of the prosecution and defence will…

February 25, 2022

Raj Chada

Opinion

protest-law

What Does It Mean When The Attorney General Refers A Case To The Court Of Appeal: The Case Of The Colston Topplers

The principal role of the Attorney General is to uphold and promote the Rule of Law through his or her constitutional functions. In short, they are instated to restrict the…

February 24, 2022

Raj Chada

Opinion

personal-injury

Personal Injury Lawyer of The Month: Usheena Patel

Usheena Patel is an Associate at Hodge Jones and Allen. Usheena joined the team in 2014 and is regularly instructed to act on behalf of clients in respect of high…

February 24, 2022

Opinion

fatal-claims

The Litigation Series – Week 5 – What Is My Medical Negligence Claim Worth?

In our first blog in The Litigation Series, we explained that if a medical negligence claim is successfully proven, then the injured person is able to recover compensation to put…

February 22, 2022

Opinion

legal-help

Builders In England Compelled To Pay For Remedying Cladding

The government has outlined more details about its intention to compel builders and manufacturers in the housing sector in England to cover the cost of replacing dangerous cladding to boost…

February 18, 2022