The police play a vital role in upholding law and order and keeping the public safe. However, in some circumstances, the standards we expect from police officers are not met. Many news reports in recent years have highlighted a wide range of failings, including ongoing discussions of institutional racism and a culture of misogyny in...Read More
In 2018, HNK made a successful claim to The Motor Insurers Bureau (MIB) on behalf of a claimant for damages and personal injury. Our client suffered the theft of his vehicle and sustained injuries from being knocked down during the course of the theft. The van was abandoned, and the driver was nowhere to be...Read More
A former Kent Police officer has been jailed for six months after initiating an inappropriate relationship with a suspect he was assigned to supervise. Thomas Hill pleaded guilty to a charge of misconduct in public office following an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). The regional director of the IOPC, Mel Palmer,...Read More
The police are supposed to help uphold the law and keep us safe – and usually, this is what we can expect. However, in some cases, the police can fall short of our expectations. This is often referred to as police misconduct, and it can take many forms, from wrongful arrest and false imprisonment to...Read More
In January of this year, The Guardian’s exclusive interview with the chair of the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC), Gavin Stephens, made headlines. Stephens is currently the most senior serving leader to declare that policing is ‘institutionally racist’ and has, therefore, called for a redesign of policies and practises throughout the country to address the...Read More
A brain injury can have a significant and long-lasting impact on your life. It can lead to significant physical and cognitive impairments that will require ongoing management, something that both you and your loved ones may find challenging to adapt to. But with the right support, you can continue to live a full and flourishing...Read More
The prospect of suffering a serious injury is something most of us would prefer not to consider. Unfortunately, however, it is not something we can simply choose to ignore. None of us can be certain that we or our loved ones will not have to confront this tragic possibility at some point in our lives....Read More
A former Lancashire Police officer has been handed a 16-year sentence for attempted murder after a vicious attack on his ex-girlfriend. Judge Patrick Field described the culprit, James Riley, as having acted in a “jealous rage” after he discovered the victim, Ellie Moxham, was planning to begin a new relationship. Riley, who was a serving...Read More
Catastrophic injuries can have a profound and long-lasting impact on your life. Alongside the many physical consequences, they can also lead to life-changing mental and emotional issues, as well as financial challenges. Thankfully, those who have to face the devastating impact of a catastrophic injury do not have to manage without support. If you were...Read More
West Midlands Police, the country’s second-largest police force, has been put in special measures after it was found to be delivering an inadequate service across a number of key areas. The measures, officially known as “Engage”, subject the service to more intensive monitoring to ensure they respond to these serious concerns. The Chief Constable of...Read More
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