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Text: Wrongly Accused - How we can help get your case dropped
What does it take to get a criminal case dropped?
Associate, Ghislaine Sandoval examines some of the tools at a solicitor’s disposal to challenge weak or unjust prosecutions.
If you’ve been unfairly charged, the legal system still gives you a chance to fight back.
#WronglyAccused #CriminalDefence
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Cover of a legal guide titled 'A Practical Guide to Sentencing in Protest Cases' featuring police officers in high-visibility jackets holding batons in formation with headshot of author, Laura O'brien.
At a time when the legal landscape for protest is under intense scrutiny, ‘A Practical Guide to Sentencing in Protest Cases’ by Laura O’Brien provides clarity where it’s most needed.
A timely and indispensable read for those working in this fast-evolving area of law.
#ProtestLaw #RightToProtest
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Are we witnessing the quiet criminalisation of protest? 2/2
#FreeSpeech #RuleOfLaw #Protest
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Peaceful protesters continue to be arrested following the #PalestineAction ban.
Partner, Raj Chada speaks to @shelaghfogarty.bsky.social on @lbc.co.uk to argue that proscription law is unclear, incoherent & nonsensical.
It is a sign of authoritarianism & abuse of power. 1/2
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Defending Protest
Demanding Justice
Join Raj Chada & Gaie Delap as they discuss legal justice
in activism.
Sunday 20th July
15:00
Don’t miss Raj Chada, Partner & Head of our Crime, at the #BristolHarbourFestival this weekend in discussion with Gaie Delap, whose #JustStopOil protest led to a 20-month prison sentence.
From arrest to release, their session will unpack the legal fight for protest rights in today’s UK.
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Partner, Raj Chada joins Jim Diamond on LBC to explain why a move to juryless trials is a dangerous shortcut that risks fair justice.
Funding and reform are needed, but not at the expense of a cornerstone of our legal system.
#JuryTrial #JusticeSystem #LegalSupport
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Protesters and security personnel stand near a metal fence during an environmental demonstration event announcement.
Partner, Raj Chada is delighted to be chairing the panel discussion on the #RightToProtest, a spotlight on environmental defenders, with many great activists & some MPs dropping by.
Our democratic right to protest must be protected against troubling recent moves by our leaders to stifle dissent.
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Francesca Cociani
Find out more about Francesca's work here: www.hja.net/legal-team/f...
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The proscription of #PalestineAction led to dozens of arrests over the weekend.
Senior Associate, Francesca Cociani joined Ash Sarkar on @novaramedia.com to discuss these developments with peaceful protesters facing being labelled as terrorists for holding up a sign.
#PeacefulProtest #ProtestLaw
09.07.2025 09:39 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 2 📌 0
Partner, Raj Chada joined Jonathan Ray on @lbc.co.uk to unpack the legal and civil rights implications.
Proscription is intellectually bankrupt, politically unprincipled , morally wrong … and ridiculous. There will be further legal challenges against it.
#ProtestLaw #CriminalDefence
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Text: This is an act of constitutional vandalism.
Juries are part of our democratic settlement and have been for centuries.
Proposals to hear fraud cases in the absence of a jury is constitutional vandalism.
Partner, Raj Chada joins Matthew Wright on LBC to discuss why we must oppose courts without jury. Underfunding & inefficiencies in our court system must be addressed but not at the cost of fair trials.
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Thurrock cut youth services but found public money to silence protesters.
Partner, Raj Chada tells @novaramedia.com why this growing use of sweeping civil injunctions to target protestors raises serious concerns about the erosion of democratic rights.
#RightToProtest #ClimateJustice
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Professional portrait of Raj Chada, Partner in Criminal Defence at Hodge Jones & Allen Solicitors, wearing a black suit and red tie.
Quote: It was a way for police control for demonstrations, because you could put bail conditions more easily on people to prevent them coming into central London
Can arrest be used as a form of intimidation?
@theguardian.com highlights how police are increasingly using arrests to intimidate protesters with no intention of prosecuting.Partner, Raj Chada argues the Met are abusing their authority for control, not justice.
#RightToProtest #PolicePowers
03.07.2025 12:15 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
Hodge Jones & Allen Senior Team
We’re excited to announce that we have acquired the renowned Birds #Solicitors.
Steven Bird is joining our #CriminalDefence team, bringing decades of expertise & a team with an outstanding reputation. We’re thrilled to continue our shared mission of challenging injustice together.
#LegalSupport
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What a day!
We were honoured to join the #LondonLegalWalk in June, bringing together thousands of legal professionals supporting access to justice for those who need it most.
Thanks to your generosity we were able to raise £837 for frontline legal advice services.
#LegalAid #AccessToJustice
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TEXT: Understanding the new legislative proposals on State Threat activity
IMAGE: Private investigator taking a picture
New UK proposals aim to fight foreign interference, but at what cost?
Partner, Laura O’Brien & Paralegal, Ben Follows examine the fine line between safeguarding the public & protecting civil liberties.
A relevant consideration given recent moves against #PalestineAction.
#PeacefulProtest
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Raj Chada - Partner | Criminal Defence
With the recent decision to ban Palestine Action under anti-terrorism laws, is the UK shifting towards #Authoritarianism?
Partner Raj Chada joined Steve Holden on LBC to debate this troubling development.
The right to #Protest must be protected.
#PeacefulProtest @palaction.bsky.social
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Sean Caulfield | Criminal Defence Partner
Banning choking porn isn’t enough. We need #MediaLiteracy, education, and regulation.
Partner, Sean Caulfield joins the conversation in Cosmopolitan calling for a smarter approach to tackling violence and misogyny.
Education, not censorship, must be the priority.
#OnlineSafety #SexEducation
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Climate catastrophe. Civilisational collapse.
Degrowth will help. Sustainable communities will help. Sortition will help.
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Jurors have a right to acquit a defendant according to their conscience, irrespective of a Judge’s directions. Every defendant deserves access to fair justice.
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