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Right to Rent declared unlawful

The Immigration Act 2014 introduced in February 2016 in England, made a requirement that a landlord must check the immigration status of their tenants to ensure that they had a…

March 20, 2019

Chun Wong

Blog

What Orders can the Court make in relation to children?

As family lawyers we’re often asked ‘how can I apply to have my child live with me? And ‘what can I do if my ex prevents me from spending time...

March 18, 2019
Opinion

The role of intermediaries in youth crime

Intermediaries are generally qualified Speech and Language Therapists or Psychologists (often Child Psychologists) who are able to assist a suspect or Defendant with communication during a trial and sometimes during...

March 18, 2019

Caroline Liggins

Opinion
  • wills-disputes

Time Limits in Inheritance Act Claims

A claim made under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 is for reasonable financial provision from an estate where you have not been provided for or properly...

March 11, 2019

Chun Wong

Opinion

Sentencing Youths: the Theory and the Practice

The main aims of the youth justice system is to prevent offending by children and young people, to encourage them to take responsibility for their own actions and to promote...

March 7, 2019

Laura O’Brien

Blog

Is Family Mediation Compulsory?

When two people enter into the mediation process it is a voluntary choice and an individual can say no. I discuss the family mediation process here: What is the family...

March 5, 2019
Opinion
  • internet-offences

Why you should be concerned by Amazon potentially hiding Alexa in your internet router- The admissibility in court for the evidence retrieved

Amazon’s smart assistant, Alexa, is witness for the prosecution. Alexa is a smart technology that advances our quality of life: she [it] is a labour-saving device now routinely purchased, installed…

March 5, 2019
Opinion

Top tips for buying a jointly owned property with someone

The sad reality of home ownership is that most of us will not be able to afford to get on the property ladder without help; more and more people are...

March 1, 2019

Chun Wong

Blog
  • compensation
  • court

What is an infant approval hearing?

An infant approval hearing is sometimes referred to as a Damages Approval Hearing, and takes place after the court has settled a child’s injury claim. Unlike in an adult’s personal...

February 28, 2019

Araba Quartey

Blog
  • privacy-claims

Law on flying drones over private property

The use of drones, also known as unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) or quadcopters, have increased over the last few years. The increased use of camera drones raises issues not only...

February 27, 2019

Brenel Menezes

Blog
  • contract-disputes
  • court

Do you own your loft if you live in a flat?

This question came up recently for a client of mine, and I imagine that most leaseholders are oblivious to this, but it becomes highly relevant when you want to sell...

February 25, 2019

Chun Wong

Blog
  • nuisance-and-negligence

What amounts to harassment by a landlord?

Harassment by a landlord may take various forms – it may involve a landlord interfering with a tenant/occupiers use of the property or engaging in intimidating or violent behaviour. Harassment...

February 22, 2019
Blog
  • accident-at work
  • road-traffic-accident

How Much Compensation Can I Claim For A Soft Tissue Injury?

Soft tissue injuries is a generic term used to describe injuries which affect ligaments, muscles, tendons, and nerves. The most common soft tissue injuries consist of strains, sprains, contusions, bursitis,...

February 21, 2019

Denise Doherty

Opinion

Confiscation – Concerns about Poor Recovery are a Reminder of the Importance of making sure the Order is Fair and Proportionate in the First Place

For years, the issue of recovery of Confiscation Orders has concentrated the mind of the legal community. Confiscation Orders are made following a defendant’s conviction for certain offences. The Order...

February 18, 2019

Ruth Harris

Opinion
  • driving-offences

The CPS is right not to prosecute Prince Philip: It is not in the public interest to do so

It is not in the interests of justice to prosecute the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip, a man who has served the United Kingdom and Commonwealth realms as the consort…

February 15, 2019
Opinion

Transgender experiences in the workplace #LGBTHM19

On the 13 November 2018, HJA’s LGBT+ Network hosted its first external event focussing very much on the T of LGBT, transgender. The event was an insightful panel discussion on…

February 11, 2019
Opinion

Legal Briefing about the Nature of Charge the Stansted 15 faced

There has been much focus in the media on the nature of the charge faced by the Stansted 15. Our position, as set out in Court and will be argued...

February 7, 2019

Raj Chada

Opinion

Harvey’s Law Tasks the Criminal Justice System with a Problem It Cannot Solve

MPs have agreed with Katie Price that the current laws regulating social media are “not fit for purpose” after her son Harvey suffered horrendous online abuse. Parliament is now set...

February 6, 2019
Opinion

The interplay between a Trust of Land Claim and an Inheritance Act Claim

We generally see a lot of cases where individuals do not agree with how the ownership of assets are split. There are two areas of law which can relate to...

February 5, 2019

Chun Wong

Blog

How a personal injury claim can help with care after a brain injury

Suffering from a brain injury can be devastating not only for the injured person but also the immediate family. Those injured can suffer from emotional, behavioural and personality changes as...

February 5, 2019

Louise Jukes

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