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Sweet Bobby – The Shocking Tale of an 8-Year Catfishing Nightmare

In an era where online relationships have become increasingly common, the story of Kirat Assi serves as a chilling reminder of the…
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Murray Hughman listed in The Times Best Law Firm 2025

We are delighted to be featured in The Times Best Law Firms 2025, an esteemed list of the top 250 legal practices…
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The Menendez Brothers: Revisiting Justice, Abuse Claims and the Diverging Legal Systems of the US and the UK

The infamous Menendez brothers’ case has recently resurfaced in the public eye, prompting discussions about justice, abuse and legal systems.In 1989, Lyle…
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Pre-charge advice and engagement – avoiding Court proceedings and setting things right

The opening chapter of Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn’s ‘The Gulag Archipelago’ provides some visceral passages about the shock and horror felt by the blameless…
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“Every truth has two sides; it is as well to look at both, before we commit ourselves to either” – Andy Rootsey’s Client acquitted of Rape and False Imprisonment at Inner London Crown Court

Andy Rootsey’s client was yesterday unanimously acquitted by a Jury sitting at Inner London Crown Court, on an Indictment including counts of…
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Murray Hughman recognised in Chambers and Partners 2025 Guide

We our proud to announce that we have achieved recognition from Chambers and Partners in the 2025 guide. Both the firm and…
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Balancing Justice and Safety: The Controversy Surrounding Stephen Ling’s Parole Release

The criminal justice system’s delicate balance between punishment, rehabilitation, and public safety has been brought into the spotlight once again with the…
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Jury Service – A User Guide

Jury Service - A User Guide  Any individual could be required to act as a jury member at any time in their…
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The UK Prison System at Breaking Point: The 2024 Capacity Crisis and Its Ripple Effects

The UK’s prison system is facing an unprecedented crisis this year, with facilities across England and Wales nearing full capacity. As of…
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“The Staircase” – Not Guilty verdict entered and defence costs order awarded against the CPS for unreasonable behaviour

Whilst Andy Rootsey may not be expecting to appear anytime soon in a Netflix crime Docuseries about the case that concluded at Lewes…
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**Announcement: Postponement of our Iceland Trek and Charity Campaign Update**

Dear all, It is with a heavy heart that I announce we have had to postpone our highly anticipated Iceland trek, which…
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Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil Borough Council: a closer look at the litigation landscape

Court mandated alternative dispute resolution following the landmark ruling in Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil Borough Council: a closer look at the litigation…
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