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Judge finds London Borough of Islington failed to properly notify homeless citizen when terminating his temporary accommodation
A homeless man who was denied accommodation by his local authority, has won his case against the London Borough of Islington after the borough failed to follow due process, as…
Former senior Crown Prosecutor, Nazir Afzal publicly announces he joins citizens’ campaign for Dominic Cummings to be investigated and, if the evidence is there, prosecuted for breach of Coronavirus regulations
Nazir Afzal says: “The big divide was never between leave and remain, nor black and white, nor men and women, nor north and south. It’s between those with power and…
Lawyers from HJA raise concerns that COVID regulations are being used to clamp down on peaceful protest
The law firm also believes the COVID regulations can be challenged, as they are not compliant with the European Convention on Human Rights Top criminal lawyers from the London-based social…
Widow receives long-awaited compensation owed following husband’s exposure to asbestos
Christine Glover has received compensation from her late husband’s employer, J. Lyons Food Products Limited (previously known as Henry Telfer Limited), after continuing his fight for compensation following his diagnosis…
Former contractor exposed to asbestos wins settlement following mesothelioma diagnosis
Mr Ronald Oiller, 69, of Romney Marsh, Kent, has been awarded compensation from his ex-employers, having been exposed to asbestos at Dungeness B Power Station in Kent during the mid-1970s.…
Law firm calls on Government to confirm stance on Oakervee claim that HS2 tunnels into Euston pose “major risks”
In the latest development in a case brought by a London resident against HS2 Ltd, the Department for Transport has acknowledged the findings of its recent Oakervee Review, which states…
Breakthrough Tribunal ruling: PKU diet a ‘therapy’ for Personal Independence Payments
A Tribunal has held that the dietary treatment for patients with phenylketonuria is a therapy for the purposes of Personal Independence Payments (PIP). Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a rare metabolic condition…
Former contractor exposed to asbestos wins significant settlement to help his battle with mesothelioma
Alan Moutarde, 76, of Minster-on-Sea on the Isle of Sheppey, has been awarded a six-figure sum in compensation from his ex-employers, having been exposed to asbestos for more than 15…
Widow receives long-awaited compensation owed to husband following asbestos exposure
Rosita Treece has received compensation from her deceased husband’s employer, John Crisp Ltd, after continuing his fight for compensation following his diagnosis of malignant mesothelioma. Alan Treece worked as a…
Inquest jury concludes that multiple failures contributed to death at HMP Nottingham
Before H.M. Assistant Coroner, Miss Laurinda Bower Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire Coroner’s Court, The Council House, Old Market Square, Nottingham NG1 2DT Inquest heard between 26 February and 6 March…
NHS GP reinstated onto medical register following exoneration from sexual assault conviction
A respected medical practitioner, Dr Rajeshkumar (Raj) Mehta, has now had his name reinstated onto the General Medical Council (GMC) register, having had his conviction for sexual assault on a…
Sell-out ‘Resilience and Wellbeing’ event for junior lawyers to focus on promoting the maintenance of positive mental health
In the first event of its kind, organised by three paralegals at the start of their careers, an evening of talks on well-being and resilience for junior lawyers has proven…