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Understanding Contributory Negligence in Personal Injury Cases

During National Road Victim Month, we remember those who have lost their lives or suffered serious injuries on our roads. Since 1998, the road traffic accident charity RoadPeace has commemorated…

August 27, 2024
Opinion
  • crime
  • criminal-defence
  • protest-law

Rapid Response To The “Far Right” Riots And The Impact On An Already Under Pressure Judicial System

In the wake of the awful tragedy that befell the community of Southport following the brutal murders of three young girls on 29 July, the UK has seen some of…

August 16, 2024

Darrell Ennis-Gayle

Opinion
  • crime
  • sexual-abuse

Church of England “Apologises” For Letting Down Survivors Of Abuse Following Settlement With “Teflon Priest”, Canon Andrew Hindley

It has been reported this week that the Church of England has settled a claim brought by Canon Andrew Hindley, following his removal from office. It is understood that an…

August 14, 2024

Olivia Coffey

Opinion

Celebrating Freedom and Diversity: Embracing ‘Free to Be Me’ During South Asian Heritage Month 2024

South Asian Heritage Month (SAHM) runs from 18 July to 17 August every year. It began in 2020 and aims to elevate and celebrate British South Asian heritage and history…

August 13, 2024

Mandhir Seera

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  • no-win-no-fee
  • personal-injury

A Step-by-Step Guide to Achieving the Best Results in Your Personal Injury Claim

A personal injury claim can often involve a long and arduous process. The purpose of this blog is to discuss some simple steps which a client can take to minimise…

August 12, 2024

Daniel Denton

Opinion
  • contentious-probate

Challenging Costs by Beneficiaries

A personal representative (PR) is the primary person with the rights and responsibilities in administration of an estate. As a beneficiary of an estate, there is a limit to what…

August 8, 2024

Chun Wong

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  • personal-injury

Child Injury Claims: Understanding the Infant Approval Hearing Process

All claims involving a child require a litigation friend. A litigation friend is a non-legally qualified adult who will conduct the proceedings on the child’s behalf. It is usually a…

August 5, 2024

Arifah Tahir

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  • assaults
  • general-crime

Domestic Violence – Common Types Of Allegations

Allegations which are made in the context of domestic relationships are treated with high priority in the criminal justice system. There is no specific offence of domestic abuse and it…

July 22, 2024

Michael Ackah

Blog
  • crime
  • criminal-defence
  • representation

I’M Facing A Criminal Charge, Can I Recover My Legal Costs?

How to fund their defence is often the first significant decision a client facing a criminal allegation has to make. Many defendants want to know what will happen if they…

July 15, 2024

Ruth Harris

Shivani Mehta

Opinion
  • crime
  • criminal-defence
  • prison

The Causes and Consequences of Prison Overcrowding in England and Wales

Background As of May 2024, the prison population in England and Wales stood at 87,505. With official usable capacity of the prison estate standing at 88,895 there are 1,390 remaining…

July 12, 2024

Sean Caulfield

Kit Gamble

Opinion
  • compensation
  • personal-injury

Every Mind Matters: Understanding How You Can Make A Personal Injury Claim For Mental Health And Psychiatric Damage

Mental health is just as important as physical health, but it often gets overlooked. Even though people are starting to recognise its importance, understanding mental health issues and psychiatric damage…

July 11, 2024
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  • crime
  • general-crime

Legality Of Crossbows

Crossbows are subject to statutory controls under the Crossbows Act 1987, which makes it a criminal offence to sell or hire a crossbow with a draw weight of 1.4kg or…

July 11, 2024

Jessica Davis

Opinion

The Importance of a Prepared Statement in Police Interviews

A prepared statement is a written statement made by a suspect prior to their interview under caution, usually in a police station. It is often read out during a police…

July 8, 2024

Marina Afzal-Khan

Opinion
  • debt-recovery
  • dispute-resolution

How to Set Aside a Default County Court Judgment

A judgment will be entered against you in the civil county courts if you a) do not file an Acknowledgment of Service and/or a Defence b) lose at a final…

July 5, 2024

Chun Wong

Opinion
  • action-against-the-police
  • civil-liberties
  • human-rights

The Battle of Orgreave: Time for Change

18th June 2024 marked the 40th anniversary of the battle of Orgreave, a violent clash between police and picketing miners during the miners’ strikes of 1984 to 1985. On that…

July 1, 2024

Sasha Barton

Opinion
  • personal-injury
  • road-traffic-accident

Recognising Whiplash 3 Years On

A guide for Claimants in light of the Supreme Court decision in Hassam & Anor v Rabot & Anor [2024] UKSC 11 Claimants can claim full common law compensation for…

July 1, 2024

Jack Foran

Opinion
  • extradition
  • falsely-accused-of-crime

Impact of the Conflict in Gaza on Extradition

The current conflict in Gaza is undoubtedly having a significant impact on daily life not only in Gaza but also around the world. Whilst both boycotts and protests have been…

July 1, 2024

Shyan MacTavish

Opinion
  • crime
  • crime-investigation
  • representation

The Importance of Silence When Arrested: Protect Your Rights

Being arrested is very daunting and there is an understandable kneejerk reaction when faced with authority to say something… anything. However, sometimes silence is protection. Prior to and upon arrest…

June 26, 2024

Jessica Murray

Opinion
  • crime
  • general-crime

What Can The Result Of The 2024 Bellamy Report Offer The Crumbling System Of Criminal Legal Aid?

In 2021 Sir Christopher Bellamy KC’s independent report into criminal legal aid was published. The report confirmed that the criminal justice system had been under funded for many years and…

June 25, 2024
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  • personal-injury
  • rehabilitation
  • serious-injury

Can I Claim Rehabilitation In A Personal Injury Claim?

Rehabilitation to form a core part of NHS Future Planning? With the General Election underway, Headway (a leading Brain Injury Charity) has highlighted that it is vital that rehabilitation forms…

June 24, 2024

Karen Mann

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