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North-East law firm creates mental health department to cope with surge in demand
BHP Law has recruited two specialist mental health lawyers to add to the company’s expanding team and range of services. Senior Associate Solicitor Jonathan Barker brings a wealth of experience in the sphere of mental health law, built up over 25 years. He is joined by Associate Solicitor Rachel Elliott, who qualified five years ago, […]
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Domestic abuse victims advised to turn off phones for UK emergency alert test
The government is set to test its UK emergency alert system on Sunday 23rd April 2023. The emergency alerts will appear on mobile phones UK-wide and will be accompanied by a loud siren-like sound, and vibration for up to 10 seconds. The idea behind this new system is to ensure that the public are informed of […]
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What does a victim of domestic abuse look like?
At the moment it is difficult to avoid news updates on the Depp v Heard case ongoing in the USA. Both parties are making shocking allegations of domestic abuse against one another, and a lot is at stake for all involved. Johnny Depp’s lawyers played a recording in Court of Amber Heard saying “Men can’t […]
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