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Provided by Susie Labinjoh
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Susie Labinjoh is a Head of the Civil Liberties & Human Rights practice at Hodge Jones & Allen. She specialises in civil actions against the police and public authorities and related Human Rights Act claims, as well as in bringing compensation claims for victims of miscarriage of justice and public law challenges related to these areas.
Susie is renowned for her dedication to using the power of the law to fight for what’s right and secure justice. She has devoted her career to fighting for those who have suffered injustice, training at Hodge Jones & Allen from 1997 and being promoted to Partner in 2005 based on her dedication to her work and her clients.
As an expert in her field, Susie has a strong track-record in complex cases, including representing bereaved families at inquests and civil claims arising out of deaths in custody. She represents families in relation to prison deaths, police restraint deaths and police pursuit deaths.
Susie is also well-known for her commitment to securing compensation for victims of miscarriage of justice. She has dealt with multiple high profile cases involving serious accusations such as murder, including the M25 Three and the Bridgewater Four.
Susie also has extensive experience in representing protestors, often those involved in major political and social demonstrations. She has represented a number of protestors in claims arising from many recent protests, including anti-DSEI, anti-EDL, BLM, XR Autumn Uprising and XR Lambeth Bridge.
Since 2005, Susie has held a position on the advisory board of the Miscarriage of Justice Support Service, a division of the Royal Courts of Justice Citizens’ Advice Bureau – a service that provides free legal advice and assistance for victims of miscarriage of justice. She is also a member of The Police Action Lawyers Group and The Miscarriage of Justice Lawyers Group.
Career
Trained at Hodge Jones & Allen, qualifying in 1999; partner, 2005; Head of Human Rights and Civil Liberties team.
Professional Memberships
• Police Action Lawyers Group
• Inquest Lawyers Group
Chambers Review
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Department head Susie Labinjoh is a highly respected civil practitioner. She is often sought out by those challenging actions of the state and the police, including claims of data-related breaches of human rights and misfeasance.
Head of the civil liberties team Susie Labinjoh is highly regarded for her expertise in claims against the police, particularly those on behalf of protesters.
Head of the civil liberties and human rights team at Hodge Jones & Allen, Susie Labinjoh focuses her practice on civil actions against the police and compensation claims for miscarriage of justice victims.
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Provided by Chambers
"Susie is immensely experienced, pragmatic and sensible."
"Susie is one of the most prominent lawyers in public law, police law, civil liberties and human rights. She is the leading solicitor working on the miscarriage of justice cases."
"Susie has fostered great strength and depth in her practice."
"She is immensely experienced, pragmatic and sensible, and understands the difficulties in the case. She has real gravitas."
"Susie is one of the most prominent lawyers in public law, police law, civil liberties and human rights. She is a leading solicitor."
"Susie is immensely experienced, pragmatic and sensible."
"Susie is one of the most prominent lawyers in public law, police law, civil liberties and human rights. She is the leading solicitor working on the miscarriage of justice cases."
"Susie has fostered great strength and depth in her practice."
"She is immensely experienced, pragmatic and sensible, and understands the difficulties in the case. She has real gravitas."
"Susie is one of the most prominent lawyers in public law, police law, civil liberties and human rights. She is a leading solicitor."
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