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New figures have revealed that Offenders on probation are committing an average of three murders, or serious sex crimes, a week. Since 2010, known criminals have been convicted of nearly 700 murders while on probation. Offenders who were on probation...

A tribunal has ruled that an older female banker who would not dye her grey hair was not a victim of discrimination when she was called “Christine Lagarde”. The banker lost a £4.6 million discrimination claim in a “crushing...

A Canadian court has approved a class action bought by three parents against the makers of the video game, Fortnite.  It had been suggested by the parents that their children stopped sleeping, showering, and eating, in order to play the game....

The Oxford University vice chancellor has said that it is “unfortunate” that some students “claim a right not to be offended.” Dame Louise Richardson told the university’s student newspaper, “There is a view...

Congratulations to Amy Litherland , Head of Family Law (North) on her re-accreditation to Resolution Specialist panel in the areas of Children Law (private) and Domestic Abuse. The scheme recognises members who demonstrate excellence in the practice of...

HCB visited the DIAS drop in centre to present the charity with a £1000 donation towards their work supporting victims of Domestic Violence, marking the end of #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth.  ...

Ahead of a “harrowing” report into mistakes at the East Kent Hospital Trust, it has been revealed that the NHS faces a potential £90 billion compensation bill for maternity failings. Following a series of scandals, official figures...

We'd like to say a huge Thank You to all our staff, clients and neighbouring businesses for attending our Macmillan Cancer Support Coffee Mornings. You helped raise the fantastic sum of £1,751.17 and HCB matched the money raised £ for...

We surprised Ann from our Warrington office and presented her with a donation from to her chosen charity Refuge, during #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth.  Ann raised £800 completing the Walk 2 Miles a day challenge.  ...

‘From Pain to Purpose ’ DIAS Domestic Violence Centre The fundraiser aimed to spread awareness of Domestic Violence and raise money for services that support victims of these crimes, specifically, refuges that accommodate people fleeing...