British troops facing allegations of serious misconduct in Iraq or Afghanistan will be legally supported, Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has said. Sir Michael acknowledged there had been a “bucketful” of “patently false” claims but said work was under way to eliminate all but the “handful” of serious cases which required proper investigation. “Because of…
The Ministry of Defence is facing a Judicial Review over the framework of support it provides to service personnel facing judicial process. Hilary Meredith, CEO of Hilary Meredith Solicitors Ltd, has been instructed by clients currently subject to judicial process and investigations to consider bringing the Judicial Review. Ms Meredith recently provided evidence at the…
Statement by Hilary Meredith, CEO, Hilary Meredith Solicitors Asked about the plight of soldiers who have had allegations hanging over them for years, a No 10 spokesperson has today said: “The PM would agree that where there are credible allegations of criminality it is right that they are investigated properly.” The spokesman insisted that ihat…
Hilary Meredith sponsored Jamie Burdekin claimed a Paralympic bronze medal in Rio yesterday after emerging victorious in the longest ever wheelchair tennis match. Jamie partnered Andy Lapthorne to a 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 win over their Israeli opponents Itai Erenlib and Shraga Weinberg in the men’s quads doubles. The match lasted a gruelling 4 hours and…
The Government has today released its response to the House of Commons Defence Committee report, An acceptable risk? The use of Lariam for military personnel, which recommended the end of the use of Lariam for our armed forces, except in very restricted cases and strongly criticised the MoD’s use of the drug in the past….
Ministry of Defence (MoD) likely to deliver “poor and shoddy” response to Lariam crisis this week Mefloquine information signposting service – launched this week – is flawed Although Lord Dannatt, the former head of the British army, has apologised to troops who took the controversial anti-malaria drug Lariam under his command, the MoD…
Philippa Tuckman, a military negligence specialist and Partner at Hilary Meredith Solicitors, was talking on BBC Radio 5 Live about the MoD failings in not giving basic checks, advice and warnings regarding the use of anti-malarial drug Lariam for military personnel. This is following the apology by former Army Chief, Lord Dannatt over the Lariam…
Former army chief Lord Dannatt issues apology over Lariam on Victoria Derbyshire Lord Dannatt admits he would not take Lariam himself Lord Dannatt said his son Bertie had suffered mental health problems after taking two doses of Lariam Lawyers call on MoD to accept its failings and co-operate with servicemen and women…
The Ministry of Defence must show leadership from the top and face up to its responsibilities says Hilary Meredith The long awaited Chilcot report has now been published – as has the Government’s response to the groundbreaking Beyond Endurance? Military exercises and the duty of care report. Chilcot makes it clear that our troops were…
The Royal British Legion Solicitors Group (TRBLSG), chaired by Hilary Meredith, CEO at Hilary Meredith Solicitors Ltd, has won the Legal Services Team of the Year accolade at the Claims Innovation Awards 2016. The Royal British Legion Solicitors Group (TRBLSG) was established in 1989 by a group of likeminded solicitors from law firms the breadth…
Hilary Meredith, CEO of Hilary Meredith Solicitors Ltd, will be giving evidence at the Defence Sub Committee’s inquiry into the support offered by the Ministry of Defence to former and serving military personnel who are subject to judicial process tomorrow. During the session, the Committee will be examining: * The support provided by the MoD…
– Use of anti-malaria drug Lariam to end – except in very restricted cases – MoD has a duty of care in relation to the provision of drugs for service personnel abroad – MoD has failed to strike the right balance between protecting personnel from malaria and the potentially catastrophic side effects of Lariam The…
Hilary Meredith, CEO of Hilary Meredith Solicitors, has been appointed as a visiting senior lecturer by the University of Chester’s Westminster Centre for Research and Innovation in Veterans’ Wellbeing. https://www.chester.ac.uk/node/36179 The Westminster Centre for Research and Innovation in Veterans’ Wellbeing supports the military through innovative and high quality research, educational provision and community engagement. Commenting…
Hilary Meredith Solicitors Ltd has appointed Mark Farrell as Managing Director. Mark, who joined the firm last year as Operations Director, has extensive experience in the legal, claims management and financial services sectors. Previous roles include CEO at Beresfords Solicitors and Managing Director at Capita. He also has extensive experience in the insurance sector, having…
Due to recent press interest in Non-Freezing Cold Injuries (NFCIs) affecting military personnel, we have compiled a list of recommendations for those who are serving or are about to serve in areas where the conditions could encourage the onset of NFCIs: HOW TO PREVENT NON-FREEZING COLD INJURIES Limit exposure Keep feet and hands as dry…
I am delighted Philippa Tuckman has joined us from Bolton Burdon Kemp and welcome her to the firm. Philippa brings a wealth of experience particularly in clinical negligence work but a huge background in military claims. We are all very excited to have her on board – and are particularly looking forward to working with…
Think you might be arrested for questioning? There are a number of current investigations that may affect serving and former members of the armed forces. These include the Bloody Sunday investigation by the PSNI, NI historical inquiries and the legacy inquests, Iraq historical allegations (IHAT) and more recently Op Northmoor (investigating Afghanistan allegations). Investigation procedures…
Clare Stevens and Hannah Ashcroft of Hilary Meredith Solicitors have represented the family of Captain Thomas Clarke at the inquest before HM Coroner for Oxford into the tragic deaths of Captain Thomas Clarke, Warrant Officer Class 2 Spencer Faulkner, Flight Lieutenant Rakesh Chauhan, Corporal James Walters and Lance Corporal Oliver Thomas. The family have released…