Danielle is a Solicitor Apprentice with a keen focus on Discrimination, Actions Against Public Bodies and Community Care. Danielle is passionate about obtaining justice and strives to achieve the best possible outcome for all of her clients by providing appropriate support and advice. Danielle has litigation experience in compensation claims and has engaged in several successful settlement negotiations.
DL v Home Office
DL was unlawfully detained for an additional 160 days. Unfortunately, this was not the first time DL was unlawfully detained, and the detention had a significant impact on his mental health and wellbeing. The claim was settled for £25,000.
MB v MOJ
MB has a neurological disorder which causes him to have a prominent facial tic. On numerous occasions, MB’s disability was mocked by officers creating a degrading and embarrassing environment for MB. The case was settled for £20,000.
SC v MOJ
SC was a disabled wheelchair user who was suffering from significantly reduced mobility as well as severely diminished upper and lower body strength. Despite never posing an escape risk, SC was handcuffed on at least two external hospital visits and made to self-propel in his wheelchair. The claim was settled for £1,000.
ER v MOJ
The Claimant was falsely detained in prison for 112 days due to an administrative error. The Defendant admitted that the Claimant had been falsely detained and settled the claim for £25,000.
NB v MOJ
The Claimant was disabled, and the prison had treated him unfavourably by failing to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate his disability. Following a successful win at trial, the Claimant was awarded £3,800 in damages.
JG v MOJ
Obtained £1,000 damages for the Claimant after he was falsely detained for an additional 4 days in prison, due to staff not being available to release him over the weekend period.
AT v MOJ
Obtained £4,500 damages for the Claimant who had not been provided with adequate adjustments to meet his care needs as a disabled prisoner.
