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Mr Johnstone was sentenced yesterday (10 July 2025) in Manchester Crown Court (pictured). Credit: Stephen Richard / Shutterstock.

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Dean Johnstone sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 17 years and six months after pleading guilty to murder

Dean Johnstone was sentenced to 17 years and six months’ imprisonment in Manchester Crown Court for the murder of Ms Karen Youdell.

The possession claim against Alexa Thompson's client took place in the Manchester Civil Justice Centre (pictured). Credit: Marmalade Photos / Shutterstock.

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Alexa Thompson secures possession claim dismissal to keep single mother and children in their home

Alexa Thompson secured the dismissal of a possession claim brought against her client in the Manchester Civil Justice Centre.

The charges faced by the defendants at Manchester Magistrates Court (pictured) stemmed from a protest against a company's alleged investments in an Israeli-owned arms manufacturer. Credit: Shutterstock.

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Rosalind Burgin and Bethany Currie’s clients acquitted at trial following protest action

Garden Court North’s Rosalind Burgin and Bethany Currie have secured acquittals for three protest defendants.

Two-year-old Awaab Ishak (pictured) died in 2020 due to prolonged exposure to mould in his home. Credit: Family Handout.

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Ministry of Housing’s draft guidance on Awaab’s Law an “important and long-overdue step towards protecting tenants”

The UK Government’s Ministry of Housing published draft guidance for social landlords on Awaab’s Law, due to come into force in October 2025.

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