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Hodge Jones & Allen
180 NORTH GOWER STREET
LONDON
NW1 2NB
England
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Susie Labinjoh

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Civil Liberties & Human Rights

Position

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 Civil Liberties & Human Rights Team

Memberships

  • Police Action Lawyers Group
  • Inquest Lawyers Group

Education

Blackheath High School; University of Hull (1989 BSc Hons Philosophy); University of Westminster (1996 graduate diploma in law); College of Law, Guildford (1997 LPC)

Leisure

Football, cinema and theatre.

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London > Public sector > Administrative and public law

Hodge Jones & Allen has expertise in challenging public bodies through judicial review, civil litigation, and complaint procedures. The team regularly handles cases concerning failures by the police to investigate crimes and adequately protect victims of sexual violence. The practice is headed by Susie Labinjoh, who is recommended for her skill in handling compensation claims for victims of miscarriages of justice. Maria O’Connell joined the team from Scott-Moncrieff & Associates Ltd in October 2023; she has experience advising on inquests into deaths involving prisons and the police. Alice Hardy left the firm in May 2023.

London > Public sector > Civil liberties and human rights

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Susie Labinjoh – Hodge Jones & Allen

Enjoying ‘one of the strongest reputations for civil liberties work’, Hodge Jones & Allen proves its mettle in claims against the police and state authorities, protest law matters, inquests, and public inquiries. A robust commitment to human rights inspires confidence in vulnerable individuals who have experienced tragic and distressing events, as well as those wrongfully arrested and mistreated while exercising their right to protest. The ‘superb’ Susie Labinjoh helms the practice, and is a familiar face in civil actions against the police and prison service. Jocelyn Cockburn excels in bereavement matters, including inquests, deaths in custody, and military claims involving national security concerns, and Sasha Barton is ‘exemplary’ in her pursuit of novel claims based on Articles 3, 5, and 8 infringements. The ‘intellectually formidable’ Cormac McDonough specialises in the representation of victims of maltreatment by the police and other state bodies. Maria O’Connell, who excels in civil liberties litigation, detention challenges, and prisoners’ rights, joined the team in October 2023 from Scott-Moncrieff & Associates Ltd. Alice Hardy left the firm in June 2023.

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