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Civil Liberties & Human Rights

Leading Human Rights Solicitors

Jacqueline Major
Jacqueline Major
Partner
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Susie Labinjoh
Partner
Cormac McDonough
Cormac McDonough
Partner
Jocelyn Cockburn
Jocelyn Cockburn
Partner
Manisha Raja
Manisha Raja
Partner
Maria O'Connell
Maria O’Connell
Partner
Nancy Collins
Nancy Collins
Partner
Sasha Barton
Sasha Barton
Partner
Vanessa Friend
Vanessa Friend
Partner
Abigail Neal
Abigail Neal
Paralegal
Alisha McSporran
Paralegal
Aniqa Khan
Paralegal
Aston Luff
Aston Luff
Solicitor
Brid Doherty
Brid Doherty
Solicitor
Charlotte Sykes
Charlotte Sykes
Solicitor
Darcey Hayes
Paralegal
Eliza Bell
Trainee
Guy Mitchell
Guy Mitchell
Solicitor
Hannah Yellop
Hannah Yellop
Associate
Jessica Wells
Jessica Wells
Paralegal
Lottie Baldwin
Lottie Baldwin
Solicitor
Megan Finnis
Megan Finnis
Solicitor
Rebecca Shotton
Rebecca Shotton
Trainee
Ruth Waters-Falk
Ruth Waters-Falk
Solicitor
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Sabrina Pinto
Paralegal
Sarah Flanagan
Sarah Flanagan
Associate
Sebastian Del Monte
Sebastian Del Monte
Solicitor
Shakti Bhagwansingh
Shakti Bhagwansingh
Solicitor
Sion Morgan
Sion Morgan
Solicitor
Siri Beck-Friis
Siri Beck-Friis
Paralegal
Uzmah Rasool
Uzmah Rasool
Associate
Will Heath
Will Heath
Paralegal

We’re one of the leading law firms in the UK specialising in human rights.

Our passionate, energetic and committed team of Civil Liberties & Human Rights Solicitors have extensive experience of bringing and winning difficult, controversial and high profile cases. We fight on your behalf to protect your basic human rights.

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What is the Human Rights Act?

The Human Rights Act 1998 brought the European Convention on Human Rights 1950 into British law. It guarantees your most fundamental human rights, including the right to life, the right not to be treated inhumanely, the right to freedom of expression, the right to liberty and the right to be treated equally.

Many of our cases involve breaches of more than one of these rights. Defendants include police forces, prisons, medical professionals, immigration officials or private companies acting on behalf of the State.

 

"THE TEAM ALWAYS RESPONDED TO US ALMOST IMMEDIATELY AND THE EMOTIONAL SUPPORT THEY GAVE WAS BEYOND OUR EXPECTATIONS OF SOLICITORS."

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Upholding the principles of the Human Rights Act

We aim to uphold the principles of the Human Rights Act and fight against oppression and injustice. Our reputation for taking on the toughest of opponents is matched by our track record of success in securing compensation, apologies, admissions of wrongdoing, and policy changes to protect you and others from similar breaches of your rights in future.

Types of cases we can help you with:

“YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF THE LAW, YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF HOW TO FIGHT A CASE LIKE OURS, YOUR KINDNESS TO US ON A PERSONAL LEVEL AND YOUR STEADFAST APPROACH IS SOMETHING THAT WE WILL NEVER FORGET”.

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When should you contact a human rights solicitor?

If you want us to investigate a claim for you, contact us as soon as possible. The law requires that cases are started at court within specific timescales.

For most civil claims for compensation for a breach of human rights, the claim must be issued at court within one year of the incident. It’s better to contact us much sooner than this. This is to ensure evidence is collected and the case is properly prepared.

If you think you might be out of time, don’t let this stop you from calling us – we’ll advise you if this is a problem and if we can take your case on.

Call our highly experienced Civil Liberties & Human Rights team on
0808 271 9413
or request a call back.
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Contact our team

Our team of highly experienced human rights solicitors will provide you with the help and advice you need. Contact us by telephone or through our online form to seek advice from our specialist team.

We’ll review your case

Once we have the information we need we’ll carry out a case review. We’ll then contact you to let you know if we can assist you with your case. If we’re able to help we’ll arrange a time to meet to discuss what you wish to achieve in greater detail.

We’ll help you find the best resolution

One of our specialist solicitors will help you find the best possible resolution.

Speaking to us in confidence

All communications will be treated in confidence, even if you don’t become our client.

 

 

Independently recognised as leaders in the field

We’re top ranked in Chambers & Partners 2024 for Police Law and also ranked for Civil Liberties & Human Rights and Administrative & Public Law. We’re also ranked in Legal 500 for Civil Liberties & Human Rights and Administrative and Public Law.

“The whole legal team are professional and empathetic with excellent communication.” “They are excellent in all regards, and are extremely kind, patient and helpful.” “The quality of their lawyers, the work they generate and the way they handle cases are excellent.” – Chambers UK, 2023

“Hodge Jones & Allen’s expertise and passion in this field are truly outstanding. Their comprehensive approach, combined with their deep understanding of the legal complexities involved, allows them to deliver impactful representation” – Legal 500, 2024

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How much will it cost?

If we can take on your case we’ll give you full details about costs. This includes advising you about the availability of legal aid and Conditional Fee Arrangements, also known as “no win, no fee” agreements.

Get in touch with us today on
0808 271 9413
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