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Liverpool Office Party Attracts Wonderful Mix of Local Guests

On Thursday, 26 May 2022 Hodge Jones and Allen (HJA) formally celebrated the opening of its new Liverpool base with a party at the Hope Street Hotel. Patrick Allen, Senior…

May 30, 2022
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Statement from Claudia Webbe MP Following Appeal

Commenting on the outcome of today’s appeal, Claudia Webbe MP commented: “I am deeply shocked by today’s outcome. As I said in court and repeat now, I have never threatened…

May 26, 2022
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Black British man with severe asthma dies in Brixton whilst under arrest by Met Police

Black British man with severe asthma dies in Brixton whilst under arrest by Met Police, who did not take him to hospital despite knowing ambulance was delayed London: The inquest…

May 20, 2022
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The Clean Air (Human Rights) Bill, Ella’s Law, makes a step in the right direction

A year ago, in a historic ruling by the coroner, Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah became the first person in the UK to have air pollution listed as a cause of their death. The right to breathe…

May 19, 2022
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Leticia Williams, Head of our Personal Injury team, re-elected onto APIL’s Executive Committee

Leticia Williams, experienced personal injury lawyer and Head of our Personal Injury team is delighted to have been re-elected onto the Executive Committee of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers…

May 13, 2022
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Undercover Policing Inquiry Hears Workers’ Revolutionary Party Evidence

Undercover policing inquiry hears evidence of spying on the Workers’ Revolutionary Party, and its links to blacklisting at the BBC of BAFTA winner Roy Battersby The public inquiry into undercover…

May 13, 2022
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Inquest Into Death of David Morgan Concludes

Inquest concludes that a vulnerable prisoner left in “inhumane and degrading” circumstances died after overdosing on medication which was not safe to be in his possession An inquest found that…

May 6, 2022
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  • Covid-19

Covid care home discharge policy was unlawful

We know now, following the recent ruling in the High Court, that the government acted unlawfully by discharging untested hospital patients into care homes during the early stages of the…

May 4, 2022
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Best Year Ever for Promotions at Hodge Jones & Allen

From 1st May 2022, a hugely talented pool of our solicitors achieved promotion. 5 New Partners Siddiq Fazaluddin (Housing) Bahareh Amani (Housing) Laura O’Brien (Crime) Darrell Ennis-Gayle (Crime) Caroline Liggins…

May 3, 2022
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Hodge Jones & Allen Representing Staffers in ICGS Privacy Breach

Hodge Jones & Allen are representing several staffers in respect to privacy breaches by Parliament’s Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme (ICGS) in the course of its investigation into the conduct…

April 29, 2022
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Criminal Defence Solicitor Chloe Hartnell gives evidence to Home Affairs Select Committee

The Home Affairs Select Committee held its first formal session yesterday, to examine UK’s legislative framework on drugs and UK drug policy.  Dame Diana Johnson chaired the committee. The witnesses included Niamh Eastwood, Executive Director…

April 28, 2022
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Air Quality Targets Press Conference With Ella Roberta Foundation

“The WHO’s latest air quality guidelines would cut global premature deaths linked to PM2.5 pollution by 80%. We can and should aim to meet these guidelines by 2030” – Rosamund…

April 21, 2022
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Inquest into the death of mental health patient Darian Bankwala concludes at Chelmsford Coroner’s Court

In a narrative conclusion, the coroner stated Darian’s “discharge should have been managed in a more professional and thorough way” by EPUT staff The inquest into the death of 22-year-old…

April 13, 2022
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Statement In response to Attorney General’s Action on Colston 4 Verdict

Raj Chada, Head of Criminal Defence at Hodge Jones & Allen: “This decision from the Attorney General is extremely disappointing and should give everyone who cares about the integrity of…

April 13, 2022
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Inquest finds care home responsible for vulnerable resident’s fire death

Ashlie Timms died after staff did not summon emergency services until the fire alarm had been sounding for up to 45 minutes The jury heard evidence that a staff member…

April 12, 2022
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Neglect Contributed To Death Of Volodymyr Korol At Shrewsbury Court Independent Hospital, Inquest Concludes

”It is, without doubt, the worst management of a cardiac arrest I have ever come across” The inquest into the death of 35-year-old Volodymyr Korol concluded today, finding that there…

March 30, 2022
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HJA Asbestos Team Attend “Asbestos And The Law” Conference

On Friday 25th March, Isobel Lovett and Katherine Currie of our Asbestos Team, attended the Merseyside Asbestos Victims Support Group’s annual “Asbestos and the Law” conference in Liverpool. It was…

March 29, 2022
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Breaking The Bias – Vanessa Friend Speaks to The Law Society Gazette About Her Personal Journey into Law

‘Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination. A world that’s diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we…

March 28, 2022
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Appeal for North London hospital staff following former nurse’s asbestos disease death

The family of a former nurse are looking to get in touch with her former colleagues, after her death from mesothelioma – a type of cancer linked to asbestos exposure.…

March 25, 2022
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Successful Appeal Against Conviction For Extinction Rebellion’s Reverend Sue Parfitt

Relying on her rights to freedom of expression and assembly, Hodge Jones & Allen client, 80 year old Reverend Sue Parfitt yesterday successfully appealed to Bristol Crown Court against her…

March 25, 2022
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