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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Melanie Leahy, Mental Health Campaigner Nominated for Pride of Britain Award
Members of the public are nominating Essex mother and mental health campaigner Melanie Leahy for the Special Recognition Award in this year’s Pride of Britain awards. Melanie has undertaken a…
Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Select Committee Inquiry on UK Policy Towards Afghanistan – Evidence Provided by Josie Stewart
Hodge Jones & Allen act for Josie Stewart, a civil servant working within the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, in London. Josie recently provided written evidence to the Foreign Affairs…
Jocelyn Cockburn Responds to DEFRA’s Latest Environmental Consultation
Targets are not world-leading and ignore danger to public health” says Jocelyn Cockburn on DEFRA’s latest environmental consultation 16 March 2022, London: The lawyer who led the landmark inquest into…
Kristina O’Connor solicitor speaks to Channel 4 News on call for change in Met Police
Nancy Collins, Civil Liberties and Human Rights solicitor responded to Sadiq Khan’s call yesterday for reassurance from Cressida Dick that there will be cultural change in the Metropolitan Police Force.…
Nancy Collins speaks to Times Radio about further legal action by Kristina O’Connor against the Metropolitan Police
Speaking on the Alexis Conran radio show on 6th February, Nancy Collins, Civil Liberties Solicitor spoke to listeners about Kristina’s experiences and the response by the Metropolitan Police. Her comments…