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Court of Appeal ruling restricts legal aid funding for false imprisonment claims
A Court of Appeal ruling has today overturned an earlier decision, effectively preventing those bringing claims against the police and other public bodies for unlawful acts from accessing legal aid…
Hodge Jones & Allen strengthens Industrial Disease team with hire of Andrew James from Slater & Gordon
Leading London law firm Hodge Jones & Allen has strengthened its industrial disease team with the appointment of Senior Associate Andrew James. Andrew brings with him over 30 years of…
Heathrow 13 found guilty of aggravated trespass and unauthorized access to airport
The Heathrow 13 were today found guilty at Willesden Magistrates’ Court of aggravated trespass and being in an unauthorised area of Heathrow Airport in summer 2015. Sentencing has been adjourned…
Government confirms fixed costs in clinical negligence from 1 Oct, reaction from Hodge Jones & Allen
Following the news that Health minister Ben Gummer has confirmed fixed fees in clinical negligence will come into force by 1st October 2016, Julie Say, clinical negligence partner at Hodge…
Damning new statistics denounce ‘unfair, confusing and inaccessible’ UK justice system
Research into public perceptions of British legal system reveals widespread frustration and lack of trust Lack of education about the law seen as major barrier to accessing justice Comparison with…
North London solicitors launch radio phone-in for London Bengali community
North London solicitors, Hodge Jones & Allen today launch a new legal advice radio show on Betar Bangla, the first radio station aimed at London’s Bangladeshi community. The inaugural phone-in…
High Court considers application for permission for judicial review in test case concerning NHS England’s refusal to fund medication for a child with narcolepsy
On Friday 13th November 2015, a Judge of the High Court will consider an application for permission for the father of a child to seek judicial review of a decision…
Hodge Jones & Allen strengthens its personal injury team with the hire of two new solicitors
Top London law firm Hodge Jones & Allen has strengthened its industry leading personal injury team with the acquisition of solicitors Emma Hall and Steven Violet. Steven becomes a part…