Recent reports in The Guardian suggest that Northern Ireland’s human rights commissioner has warned the government it is at risk of breaching the law with “puzzling and troublesome” plans to limit prosecutions of British soldiers who served during the Troubles. In a letter, Les Allamby said he had told ministers he had “deep initial concerns”…
Hilary Meredith Solicitors Ltd has renewed its sponsorship of Lancashire cricketer Tom Bailey’s bat for a second successive season. Tom, a graduate of Lancashire’s Academy and Scholarship programmes, made his first-class and County Championship debut in the closing stages of the 2012 season. He has since become a vital member of the team in all…
Noting that Gary Oldman received best actor award for his portrayal of Churchill last night reminded me of a romantic story. When I was little my parents took me to London for half term. Whilst there I picked up what looked like a nice piece of paper from the street pavement with a nice blue,…
Hilary Meredith overcame today’s wintery conditions and widespread traffic congestion by skiing to work. An unusual snowfall has covered European cities from Rome to London in a blanket of snow, closing schools and causing widespread travel problems but Hilary, Chair of Hilary Meredith Solicitors, wasn’t going to be deterred. Inspired by the Winter Olympics, she…
While wintery conditions across the country, I made it in glorious sunshine and bright white snow to the impressive Broughton House earlier. Quietly and without fanfare, Broughton House has looked after those who’ve risked their lives to keep us safe for 101 years. A loving final refuge for heroes unique to Greater Manchester and the…
In today’s Daily Mail, journalist Max Hastings talks about his experience in the army. He says: My own memories of dalliance with the Army more than half a century ago involved an insouciance with weapons, vehicles, parachutes — indeed, risk of all kinds — that would give heart failure to the modern Health & Safety…
I am thrilled to have won the Outstanding Achievement of The Year Award at last night’s Personal Injury Award 2017. Over the last twelve months, the team here at Hilary Meredith Solicitors has secured major, life-saving policy changes from the UK government in a substantial but often misunderstood area of personal injury – service personnel…
Why have we this year suddenly mixed the poppy, a great symbol of remembrance, with politics and racial issues? Where has our innocence and national pride gone? I remember at school when the first poppies came on sale and everyone arrived excitedly with their pennies to buy one. Why are now ruining the memory of…
Leading legal directory, the Legal 500 has been published today, Wednesday 11 October. Please see the comments below on Hilary Meredith Solicitors: Hilary Meredith Solicitors is an ‘excellent firm for claimant personal injury and related work such as inquests. It is a specialist firm when it comes to military claims’. Hilary Meredith is described as…
A fresh inquest into the death of an army recruit will examine whether he was bullied and harassed at the army base before he died. Pte Sean Benton, 20, was found with five gunshot wounds at Deepcut Barracks, in June 1995. His death was originally recorded as suicide, but a second inquest was ordered after…
Andy Reid, community ambassador for Hilary Meredith Solicitors in Wilmslow, will this month cycle 400 miles and kayak 125 miles over 14 days in memory of six soldiers who were killed in an explosion of their Warrior armoured vehicle in Afghanistan in 2012. The Warrior Challenge will be raising money for ABF The Soldiers’ Charity…
A criminal investigation into the Grenfell Tower tragedy is looking into manslaughter charges, it has emerged. Sir Keir Starmer, the shadow Brexit secretary, who is the former Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), revealed prosecutors were currently part of the investigation. He said they would be looking at whether anyone could be charged with manslaughter. There…
I had a fabulous evening at the National Army Museum last night. It is a great place if you have the time to visit. The paintings depicting various conflicts around the world over the years are amazing. The painting of Afghanistan in 2010 depicts the contrast of the countryside and the beautiful terracotta colours against…
Ministry of Defence acting like it is above the law Hilary Meredith has criticised proposals by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to scrap the legal duty of care it owes to service personnel in the course of combat. Under the proposed scheme, personnel would no longer be able to sue the MoD for negligence. Compensation…
The Times is reporting that Theresa May is under pressure to strengthen a plan to protect troops from spurious legal claims after warnings that it will not protect soldiers already being pursued. The prime minister has pledged to opt out of international human rights laws when Britain goes to war in future following an avalanche…
Hilary Meredith Solicitors will be observing a two-minute silence at 11 am today to remember the nation’s war dead. People gathered at war memorials and in schools, offices and other public places across the UK will pause for two minutes to commemorate the moment the guns fell silent for peace at the end of World…
It has now been revealed that he recruitment company that employs private investigators to probe the conduct of British troops in Iraq has been received more than £20 million in taxpayers’ money. Ministers revealed the huge sums paid to Red Snapper Recruitment amid growing calls for the inquiry into alleged historic abuse be shut down….
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…
A mother who lost her son at Hillsborough has called for a “level playing field” for bereaved families in legal fights against public bodies. Margaret Aspinall told MPs it was a “disgrace” South Yorkshire Police was publicly-funded during the inquests but the families were not. Her call came after Labour said funds should be made…
Hilary Meredith Solicitors Limited, with offices in Wilmslow and London, has expanded its Clinical Negligence team with the appointment of solicitor Neil Crossley. As a specialist Clinical Negligence solicitor, Neil brings a wealth of knowledge and experience across a wide spectrum of injury types and joins the firm to meet the increasing demand for its…