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By: Steve Gurnett
Aidan O’Brien interviewed for BBC Radio 4 Documentary: “Harassed students ‘re-victimised’ by universities”
Aidan O’Brien recently took part in a BBC Radio 4 Documentary, entitled “Harassed students ‘re-victimised’ by universities”. Aidan has significant experience of representing students at disciplinary panels, involving allegations ranging from plagiarism to sexual misconduct. The BBC asked Aidan to provide some insights into the deficiencies in the university disciplinary processes, given that they are […]
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Matthew Kerruish-Jones successfully defends prosecution brought under the Environmental Protection Act 1990
Matthew Kerruish-Jones was instructed to defend Lukasz Mika who was prosecuted by Dover District Council under s.34(1) of the Environmental Protection Act 1990. The case concerned allegations of “fly-tipping” where items linked to Mr Mika’s property were found disposed of on different sites in Kent. He was accused of breaching his duty of care in […]
read moreThe Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018
The Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 came into force on 20th March 2019. The 2018 Act applies to new tenancies and amends the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 to include an implied covenant by the lessor that: “the dwelling- Is fit for human habitation at the time the lease is granted or otherwise […]
read moreJosh Hedgman settles £2M smoke inhalation claim
Josh Hedgman was recently instructed jointly by two defendants in a claim pleaded at £2.2 million following a devastating fire on a construction site. Primary liability was admitted and the matter proceeded solely in relation to contributory negligence and quantum. The case was a complex one involving a novel injury with dual experts in the […]
read morePaul Lewis QC successfully prosecutes in Betty Guy murder trial
Paul Lewis QC recently conducted the successful prosecution of a mother and son charged with the murder of an elderly relative. Making his closing address, Paul Lewis QC said the pair had dealt with the police “like politicians, answering questions they wished they had been asked and not the ones they were”. He added they had repeatedly […]
read moreAidan O’Brien appointed to the Sport Resolutions Pro Bono Legal Advice Panel
Aidan has recently been appointed to the Sport Resolutions Pro Bono Legal Advice Panel and has been invited to provide athletes with advice and assistance in the following areas: Anti-doping Athlete Selection and Eligibility Athlete and Player Contracts Safeguarding – children, young people and / or adults at risk Discipline Paralympic classification Aidan is […]
read moreGovernment reforms discount rate
Measures to change the way compensation payouts are calculated have been unveiled today by Lord Chancellor David Lidington. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/reforms-to-compensation-payouts-announced The announcement follows a pledge made by Ministers in February to consult on whether there was a fairer way to set the “discount rate” in future.
read moreAn independent investigation by Ian Unsworth QC into events surrounding the submission of a forged letter has led to the English Football League fining Watford FC £4.3m including costs.
An independent investigation by Ian Unsworth QC into events surrounding the submission of a forged letter has led to the English Football League fining Watford FC £4.3m including costs. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/41042983 Ian Unsworth QC is ranked by Chambers and Partners as one of the country’s leading Sports Law Silks.
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