Falsely Accused of Crime

Terrorism Defence

Raj Chada

Partner

View profile

Caroline Liggins

Partner

View profile

Chloe Hartnell

Partner

View profile

Darrell Ennis-Gayle

Partner

View profile

Graeme Hydari

Partner

View profile

Jessica Davis

Partner

View profile

Kerry Spence

Partner

View profile

Laura O’Brien

Partner

View profile

Mike Schwarz

Partner

View profile

Ruth Harris

Partner

View profile

Sean Caulfield

Partner

View profile

Anna Jemmison

Senior Associate

View profile

Casey Jenkins

Senior Associate

View profile

Maxine Barker

Associate

View profile

Michael Ackah

Associate

View profile

Aneka Thirurajah

Associate

View profile

Francesca Cociani

Associate

View profile

Ghislaine Sandoval

Solicitor

View profile

Jessica Murray

Solicitor

View profile

Katie McFadden

Associate

View profile

Shyan MacTavish

Solicitor

View profile

Justin Stuart-Mills

Consultant Solicitor

View profile

Emily McNally

Paralegal

View profile

Kiran Mehta

Consultant

View profile

Christelle Chungong

Support/Paralegal

View profile

Donjeta Canolli

Paralegal

View profile

Ella Ferriter

Paralegal

View profile

Marina Afzal-Khan

Paralegal

View profile

Rabiah Farooq

Trainee

View profile

Shelby Keppel

Paralegal

View profile

Siri Beck-Friis

Paralegal

View profile

Sinéad Vaughan

Paralegal

View profile

Somaya Yassine

Paralegal

View profile

Hannah Buchalter

Trainee

View profile

Rebecca Shotton

Trainee

View profile

Rónán Stewart

Trainee

View profile

Anti-terrorism law is a complicated and changing area.

At least five acts of Parliament and numerous regulations and orders provide for special counter-terrorism powers and create specific offences. In addition, the police and security services have wide general powers of surveillance and investigation.

Hodge Jones & Allen_Chambers 2023_png Our Crime team have been ranked in the Chambers & Partners 2024 legal directory. The team was described as “extremely strong in terms of criminal defence and particularly protest cases” and were praised for their “dedication to clients”.

Legal 500 uk-top-tier-firm-202

“Hodge Jones & Allen are possibly the best firm of criminal solicitors conducting publicly funded work, and also offer an excellent service to privately funded clients. They have a large team that has continually prospered through recruiting excellent trainees and investing in people.” – Legal 500, 2024

Accused terrorism offences

Accused offences include:

Funding terrorism
Distributing terrorist material
Training terrorists
Possessing material useful for terrorist
Glorifying an act of terrorism
Membership of a terrorist organisation
Failing to disclose information that may be of use to authorities in preventing terrorism
Making and possession of explosive substances
Murder

"WE ARE EXTREMELY HAPPY TO HAVE THIS CASE BEHIND US. ONCE AGAIN LET ME TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO EXPRESS HOW GRATEFUL WE ARE FOR YOUR PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT."

Why choose Hodge Jones & Allen?

At Hodge Jones & Allen we have the expertise to consider the complexities of the law and the knowledge and experience to apply it to your circumstances.

A key feature of the team is its combination of civil and criminal practitioners with human rights law experience who can proactively advise and assist clients on all aspects of their cases. This is important where there’s a challenge to a particular power such a search warrant, where assets have been frozen or where there is a human rights challenge that the conduct of the prosecution or investigators breached your right to a fair trial.

Contact our specialist team on

0808 271 9413

or request a call back.

Featured cases

London bombing campaign of a dissident Irish Republican terrorist group

Hodge Jones & Allen acted in a London bombing campaign of a rebel Irish Republican terrorist group. The case involved challenging interpretation of telephone evidence and legal arguments about the police operation.

Transferring funds to Islamic terrorist groups

D was accused of transferring funds to Islamic terrorist groups – including the Pakistan Taliban. The case involved tracing money transfers both from source and destination.

Man charged with making explosives and possession of material

Hodge Jones & Allen are presently acting for a man charged with making explosives and possession of material which may be useful to a terrorist. This young man is Autistic and has obsessive behaviour. The defences available for such offences are limited but do exist in relation to “lawful purpose “and “reasonable excuse “.

"I WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU FOR THE PROFESSIONAL AND COMPASSIONATE WAY THAT HJA HAS LOOKED AFTER ME. I REALLY CAN'T FIND FAULT IN THE SERVICE I RECEIVED."

Experienced in political cases

At Hodge Jones & Allen we have over four decade’s experience of working on cases with political considerations. We understand the sensitivities of these cases and the political considerations that can arise.

Legally astute lawyers

Our experts consider the complexities of the law. A key feature of the team is its combination of civil and criminal practitioners with human rights law experience who can proactively advise and assist clients on all aspects of their cases. This is important where there is a challenge to a particular power such a search warrant, where assets have been frozen or where there is a human rights challenge that the conduct of the prosecution or investigators breached your right to a fair trial.

Protecting your rights

Our approach is based on years of experience in high profile matters. Protecting our clients interest in the face of well-funded state prosecutions and potentially hostile media coverage is the norm. We seek to protect our clients’ rights to fair trial by pursuing disclosure from the police or prosecution of material that may assist us or undermine the prosecution case.

Ability to review complex and detailed paperwork

Many terrorist cases, particularly where they relate to the commission or acts of terrorism, will have substantial paperwork that consists of tracing suspects via CCTV footage, telephone data, banking information and police observation. Hodge Jones & Allen’s lawyers have expertise in ensuring the correct strategic approach from an early stage, devoting time and resources to ensure that the case is properly conducted with ourselves, experts and specially selected counsel.

Experienced in terrorist funding cases

Cases that involve terrorist funding require specialist skills in terms of tracing assets, considering business relationships or the reasons for money transfers. Our Financial Crime Team provides additional skills. We can review where assets are frozen or seized.

Leading Criminal Defence Solicitors

Top ranked solicitors

Our top ranking team have years of experience representing the innocent. We stand up to the prosecution who will always be represented by an experienced solicitor or barrister. We know how to fight and win cases.

Here to help

Representing you at the Police Station or in Court If you need urgent representation call us today. Share a few details with us and we’ll let you know how we can help you.

Call FREE 24 hours a day

If you are calling outside our offices hours (9:30am to 5:30pm) call our free phone 24 telephone on 0808 274 8226. There will always be someone at the other end of the telephone to assist you.

Featured Cases

Terrorism Defence

D was accused of transferring funds to Islamic terrorist groups – including the Pakistan Taliban. The case involved tracing money transfers both from source and destination.

Terrorism Defence

View all

Awards & Recognition

Further Reading

Press Releases

Statement From Lee Castleton, Core Participant In The Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry And Former Sub-Postmaster At The Marine Drive Sub-Post Office, A ‘Case Study’

HJA In The News

London Bus Driver Has Been Found Not Guilty Of Assaulting A Police Officer

Press Releases

Victory For Free Press As Police Drop Charges Against Coronation Protest Journalist

Press Releases

Court Of Appeal Hearing Concludes For Just Stop Oil Protestors

View all

"HJA is an amazing firm. From the police station to sentencing they represented me very well which resulted in a successful outcome. "

Terrorism Defence

Accused terrorism offences

Why choose Hodge Jones & Allen?

Featured cases

London bombing campaign of a dissident Irish Republican terrorist group

Transferring funds to Islamic terrorist groups

Man charged with making explosives and possession of material