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Do we still have testamentary freedom?

A ruling by the Court of Appeal has awarded a woman £164,000 from her mother’s estate, despite having been excluded from the will. Heather Ilott was estranged from her mother,…

July 31, 2015
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Why we need to empower and educate young people about stop and search

At a recent event attendees heard how the work of the Stop & Search Legal Project is paying dividends, but there are still challenges ahead for those working to combat…

July 31, 2015
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Policing Methods: Should Police Officers of England and Wales be armed with tasers?

The introduction in the use of tasers by frontline Police Officers of England and Wales came in 2003 as an alternative to Police Officers being armed with firearms. Of course…

July 29, 2015
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Who wouldn’t want to be a leaseholder, rather than simply a tenant?

Of course this makes sense. Being a leaseholder would of course provide more security, right? For example, the Right to Buy Scheme boasts to bring about such security for leaseholders.…

July 28, 2015
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Human Rights: Euro interference or paving the way for swifter access to justice for those living in Britain?

The right to life – and the duty this places on the police to protect life; and the right not be subjected to inhuman or degrading treatment – along with…

July 27, 2015
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No ifs, no buts, no legal aid cuts

You may or may not be aware of the public demonstration that took place outside Westminster Magistrates Court this morning. It comes following the ongoing decision by the majority of…

July 22, 2015
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Are Litigation Funders opening up to lower value claims?

Litigation Funders have generally been involved in providing funding to meet the legal costs to pursue large multi-million pound commercial claims. The Litigation Funder meets the legal costs as the…

July 21, 2015
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The Human Rights Act allows victims of serial rapist John Worboys to succeed in claim for Met failings

The Court of Appeal issued judgment in Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis -v- DSD and NBV and Alio Koraou -v- Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police [2015] EWCA CIV…

July 20, 2015
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Two sides to every story?

Over the weekend I watched a programme called Met: Policing London. As a trainee within a Criminal Law department programmes involving police, crime or the law are always of interest.…

July 15, 2015
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INHERITANCE TAX – WHAT A RELIEF!

As per their manifesto in 2010, the Conservatives have now ‘delivered’ on their long held desire to raise the Inheritance Tax (IHT) threshold to £1m. The additional exemption will only…

July 10, 2015
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‘Clearing the Fog of Law’, a response.

The recent report from right-wing think tank Policy Exchange Clearing the Fog of Law. Saving our armed forces from defeat by judicial diktat proposes three ways in which military law…

July 8, 2015
Opinion

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
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
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
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
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
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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
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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
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