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military

Asbestos Exposure in the Armed Forces: Hidden Risks and Compensation Gaps

For years, military personnel have been exposed to asbestos dust. It is only recently that the Ministry of Defence (MOD) has acknowledged that British military equipment may contain asbestos materials.…

September 11, 2025

Opinion

amputation
personal-injury
road-traffic-accident
serious-injury

The Role of Rehabilitation in Personal Injury Claims

What is the purpose of rehabilitation? If you have been injured in an accident, you will initially be treated on the NHS, but there could be delays or lack of…

September 10, 2025

Ruchi Fowle

Opinion

dispute-resolution

Responding to a Lark v Nugus request – Addison & Anor v Niaz [2024]

A Larke v Nugus request is usually made if there are concerns surrounding the circumstances in which a will was made and executed. It can be a useful pre-action tool…

September 8, 2025

Chun Wong

Opinion

amputation
personal-injury

The Limbless Association: Lunch and Learn, Stevenage, Sponsored by Hodge Jones & Allen at The Lamex, Stevenage FC

Educate, Empower and Connect I have recently written about the difficulties in finding a suitable venue in Hertfordshire to host a Limbless Association Lunch & Learn event. I am pleased…

September 4, 2025

Anne Sanders

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crime
criminal-defence
representation

‘Voluntary’ Interviews With The Police – What To Expect

If you are contacted by the police to attend the police station for a voluntary interview, it can be very unsettling. The police may only provide you with very limited,...

September 3, 2025

Sarah Moulange

Opinion

amputation
personal-injury

Osseointegration: The Future of Artificial Limb Implants for Amputees

What is amputation? Amputation is defined as surgical removal or loss of a body part such as arms or limbs in part or full. There are over 1 million limb…

September 2, 2025

Ruchi Fowle

Opinion

Alternative Dispute Resolution
family-law
mediation-and-arbitration

How To Resolve A Family Law Dispute Without Court

A recent news story revealed an IT bug in the HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS), which caused evidence to go missing. As a result, it is likely cases were…

September 1, 2025

Vanessa Friend

Charlotte Stephen

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criminal-defence
representation

How Can I Challenge Conditions Imposed As Part Of Pre-Charge Bail?

Legal framework After arrest, a person who is being released from custody but who remains under investigation will be either released under investigation (RUI) or released on pre-charge bail and…

September 1, 2025

Kit Gamble

Francesca Cociani

Opinion

property-disputes

The Renters Reform Bill and Court Delays

The Renters (Reform) Bill aims to introduce new safeguards for tenants by providing more security and empowering them to challenge poor practice and unfair rent increases without fear of eviction.…

August 29, 2025

Ruhul Ameen

Opinion

crime
criminal-defence

Cuckooing in Law: Understanding the New Offence in the Crime and Policing Bill 2025

The new criminal offence targeting “cuckooing” is set to enter the statute books under the Crime and Policing Bill 20251. Framed as a move to protect vulnerable people from exploitation,…

August 20, 2025

Louisa Reddin

Sean Caulfield

Opinion

appeals
crime
miscarriages-of-justice

Unanswered Appeals: Reform of the Criminal Cases Review Commission

Miscarriages of Justice Dame Vera Baird DBE KC was appointed interim chair of the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) in June 2025, stepping into a role fraught by years of…

August 15, 2025

Sean Caulfield

Tabea Wilkes

Opinion

Diversity
human-rights

South Asian Heritage Month – The History And The Future

On 6th August 2025, our Mandhir Seera and Kiranjeet Kaur had the honour of attending a Sikhs in Law event celebrating South Asian Heritage Month. South Asian Heritage Month offers…

August 14, 2025

Mandhir Seera

Opinion

civil-liberties
human-rights

Crisis in Custody: The Unfolding Human Rights Emergency in UK Prisons

The prison system in England and Wales is no doubt facing an unprecedented crisis. The number of prisoners is still at a six-month high and there are approximately 87,500 people…

August 5, 2025

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no-win-no-fee
personal-injury

Understanding Compensation for Multiple Injuries

When you’ve suffered more than one injury in an accident, whether from a car crash, workplace incident, or another event, the process of valuing your personal injury claim becomes more…

July 29, 2025

Denise Doherty

Opinion

inquest
personal-injury
road-traffic-accident

A Mock Inquest with Real Benefits: A Guide to Attending a Coroner’s Inquest

Amidst the unimaginable heartbreak that families and friends experience following the most tragic of circumstances, embarking on a civil claim for Personal Injury often comes at a much later stage…

July 29, 2025

Jack Foran

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criminal-defence
deletion-of-criminal-records
representation

Wrongly Accused: How We Can Help Get Your Case Dropped

I have been charged with a criminal offence and believe I should not be. I want my case dropped, how can I do this? If you have been charged with…

July 24, 2025

Ghislaine Sandoval

Opinion

personal-injury

Surveillance And Social Media In Personal Injury Claims

It has been difficult to miss the recent story of a couple who went viral after being caught out by the ‘kisscam’ at a Coldplay concert. Within hours of being…

July 22, 2025

Sarah Townsend

Opinion

civil-liberties
Diversity

Roots to Routes: Celebrating South Asian Heritage Month

Hodge Jones & Allen Solicitors is once again proud to celebrate South Asian Heritage Month (SAHM) this year. SAHM seeks to commemorate, mark...

July 18, 2025

Bahareh Amani

Opinion

contentious-probate

Beneficiary Forfeiting Inheritance For Role In Assisted Dying – Morris V Moris (2024)

Whilst suicide is no longer a crime, the assistance of another’s suicide can give rise to criminal (and other) sanctions. Under section 2 of the Suicide Act 1961: (1) A…

July 16, 2025

Chun Wong

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family-law
separation

Travelling Abroad with Children When Separated: Legal Tips for the Summer Holidays

The school year is almost over, meaning the summer holidays are around the corner. It is an exciting time for school-aged children. However, the summer break can be a point…

July 16, 2025

Charlotte Stephen

Rebecca Coates