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I was part of a delegation in Beijing that saw how legal aid is reaching clients with special needs.

• Claim that officer also punched man’s friend in face and lied in evidence
• Arresting officer prosecuted and has left Met Police

In a case it did not try to defend, the Metropolitan Police has paid a London man £17,000 damages after he was assaulted by an officer and unlawfully arrested at a birthday party at the O2 Arena in 2013. Omar Mushtaq’s arrest was videoed by himself and his friends and this evidence led to the Metropolitan Police not only dropping its original criminal case against Mr Mushtaq but also immediately making an offer of compensation.

We are delighted to announce, one of our consultants, Suzette Jervier, has been shortlisted for the Lawyer Monthly Legal Awards 2016 as Mental Health Lawyer of the Year.

The Grassroots Football Academy (GFA) is an organisation that brings children together from the community and gives them access to football in their own environment whatever age, gender, physical condition, skin colour, religion or ethnic origin. Grassroots Football also promotes the virtues of social bonding and the sharing of human values, while enjoying the sport of football.

We are delighted to announce our Managing Director, Lucy Scott-Moncrieff, has been appointed House of Lords Commissioner for Standards.