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5 Jul 22

The Jermaine Baker Public Inquiry - Report published

The Public Inquiry into the death of Jermaine Baker, chaired by His Honour Clement Goldstone QC, has today published its report and laid it before Parliament.

1 Jul 22

Melvyn Harris succeeds in getting claims of unfair dismissal and age discrimination brought over a year out of time allowed to proceed

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30 Jun 22

Prime Minister sets the Terms of Reference for the Covid Inquiry

The UK Covid-19 Inquiry has been formally established from 28th June 2022. Find out more here.

21 Jun 22

Guildford Pub Bombings Inquests start

The Guildford Pub Bombings Inquests started this week with Fiona Barton QC and Robert Cohen representing the Chief Constable of Surrey Police.

20 Jun 22

Important new case on when public authorities owe a duty of care

Robert Cohen was instructed by the Government Legal Department in a recent case that confirms one litigant does not owe a duty of care to another. Read more here.

10 Jun 22

BVI Commission of Inquiry – implementation of recommendations

The Governor of the British Virgin Islands (BVI) has announced that he will not immediately seek a partial suspension of the BVI Constitution as recommended by a Commission of Inquiry.

9 Jun 22

Jonathan Landau successful in false imprisonment jury trial, with costs awarded in full against the Claimant

Jonathan Landau was instructed Weightmans on behalf of Essex Police in jury trial concerning the arrest of a man following a domestic dispute. Click here to read more.

23 May 22

Alan Payne QC, Jason Beer QC, Amy Clarke and Bobby Talalay appear in the Court of Appeal in case concerning retention of acquittal information

The appeal arose from Judicial Review proceedings that were successfully defended by Amy Clarke in 2021. Click to read more.