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  • asbestos-related-disease
  • mesothelioma

Mesothelioma Of The Tunica Vaginalis (Testicular Mesothelioma)

Mesothelioma is a cancer caused by exposure to asbestos dust. Most mesothelioma tumours are pleural or, less commonly, peritoneal or pericardial. Pleural mesothelioma affects the lining of the lung. Peritoneal…

March 14, 2024

Lorna Webster

Opinion
  • human-rights
  • sexual-abuse

Sexual Abuse And Misconduct Within The British Horseracing Industry And Equestrian Sports

The end of February 2024 saw an apology from the British Horseracing Authority following confirmation that they have investigated more than 350 allegations of safeguarding or welfare concerns within the…

March 13, 2024

Olivia Coffey

Opinion
  • human-rights
  • sexual-abuse

Former Volunteer Chief Petty Officer Convicted Of Numerous Child Abuse Offences

Phillip Grove – former volunteer Chief Petty Officer with the Sea Cadets convicted of numerous non-recent child abuse offences Philip Grove was given a 22 year custodial sentence at Taunton…

March 13, 2024

Olivia Coffey

Opinion
  • falsely-accused-of-crime
  • miscarriages-of-justice

The Post Office; An Ongoing Scandal Of Epic Proportions

The Post Office Horizon IT Scandal, has been deemed as one of the UK’s biggest miscarriages of justice. It is believed that around 736 Sub-postmasters and Sub-postmistresses (SPM’s) were pursued…

March 12, 2024

Mike Schwarz

Aneka Thirurajah

Opinion
  • residential-dispute-resolution
  • wills-disputes

The End of Video Witnessing for a Will?

A Will is a very important legal document and must be prepared, executed and witnessed in a certain way to be valid. The starting point under section 9 of the…

March 12, 2024

Chun Wong

Opinion
  • human-rights
  • sexual-abuse

Youth Justice Worker, Jade Newbould, Convicted Of 5 Counts Of Sexual Activity With A Child By A Person In A Position Of Trust

Last week, Jade Newbould was sentenced to 12 months in prison at Newcastle Crown Court, following a guilty plea in relation to 5 counts of sexual activity with a child…

March 12, 2024

Olivia Coffey

Blog
  • personal-injury
  • rehabilitation

Am I Entitled To Private Treatment During A Personal Injury Claim?

During a personal injury claim clients will often inform me that they have been advised by an NHS doctor that they require treatment or investigations to aid the recovery of…

March 8, 2024

Karen Mann

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  • personal-injury

Care And Assistance From Family And Friends

A Claimant can claim for care and assistance provided by family or friends following an accident where they are unable to carry out activities of daily living. This help is…

March 1, 2024

Usheena Patel

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  • court
  • personal-injury

Do I Have To Pay A Court Fee If Court Proceedings Are Issued For My Personal Injury Claim?

When you issue civil court proceedings, the court will charge you a fee. The amount of the fee will depend upon the value of your claim. Further fees may also…

February 29, 2024

Louise Jukes

Opinion
  • crime
  • representation

Use Of Rap And Drill Music As Evidence In Criminal Courts

Following my attendance at a Youth Justice Legal Centre (YJLC) event titled “Youth Justice Lawyers in London,” I found myself particularly captivated by the discussion surrounding the utilisation of drill…

February 26, 2024
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  • disrepair

Housing Disrepair Success Stories – Cracks To The Walls and Damp Issues

We are instructed to deal with a case involving housing disrepair, this included severe cracks to the walls and extensive damp issues. Our client dealt with issues of cracking in…

February 21, 2024
Blog
  • extradition

Extradition Request Out For My Arrest – What Can I Do Next?

With the upcoming extradition appeal of Julian Assange on 20th and 21st February 2024, extradition law will once again be at the forefront of mainstream media. However, anyone may be…

February 19, 2024

Shyan MacTavish

Opinion
  • human-rights
  • sexual-abuse

First Conviction For “Cyber-Flashing” Offences

Nicholas Hawkes was convicted on Monday of cyber-flashing after pleading guilty to two counts of “sending a photograph of film of his genitals to cause alarm or distress or humiliation”.…

February 16, 2024

Olivia Coffey

Opinion

Issuing A Claim Without Letters Of Administration

When can court proceedings be brought on behalf of an estate? This will depend on whether the PR is an executor (appointed by a will) or administrator (certain classes of…

February 16, 2024

Chun Wong

Opinion
  • wills-and-probate

Love and Making Wills

People are often under the impression that the field of Wills & Probate is rather sombre and devoid of love. However in reality that is rarely the case. Clients are…

February 14, 2024

Sarah Conner

Opinion

To Catch A Copper: Former Police Officer, Dave Lovell, Dismissed For Gross Misconduct Following “Revenge Porn” Investigation

Channel 4 aired “To Catch a Copper” earlier this week, dealing with the issue of image based sexual-abuse, also known as “revenge pornography”, perpetrated by a police officer employed by…

February 14, 2024

Olivia Coffey

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  • disrepair
  • housing-and-property

Can My Landlord Legally Refuse To Repair My Home? Common Defences To Housing Disrepair Claims.

If you are a tenant experiencing disrepair at your home, there may come a point at which you have no other option but to pursue a civil disrepair claim against…

February 13, 2024
Opinion
  • action-against-the-police

National Review Of Police Officers, Staff And Volunteers

The National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) has recently published the results of its mass screening exercise in which 300,000 police officers, staff and volunteers were checked against the Police National…

February 13, 2024

Ailsa McNeil

Opinion
  • civil-liberties
  • human-rights
  • sexual-abuse

Former Cheerleading Coach, Tom Walsh, Convicted Of Abusing Young Girls

Tom Walsh was sentenced at Bolton Crown Court on 5th February, having admitted to a number of sexual offences against three girls, the offences taking place between 2011 and 2020.…

February 12, 2024

Olivia Coffey

Opinion
  • civil-liberties
  • human-rights
  • sexual-abuse

Reporting Non-Recent Sexual Abuse To The Police

Last week saw the sentencing of Thomas Rodgers, a former choirmaster and music teacher, based in Billericay, Essex. Rodgers sexually abused a number of children during the 1990s, however details…

February 5, 2024

Olivia Coffey

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