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Iain Daniels

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Position

Iain is a senior junior practicing in health and safety matters, including prosecutions under the HSWA and other health and safety related legislation, inquests, personal injury and clinical negligence. In addition, he acts on behalf of and against police forces and private custody providers in respect of a variety of claims relating to arrests, detention and prosecution as well as misfeasance and judicial review in respect of prosecutions, prisons and the actions of the police.  He has represented a variety of organisations, with particular emphasis on claims involving police forces, arising out of allegations of stress, harassment and bullying at work and online.

Iain has particular experience in matters arising out of the provision of healthcare, including advising and representing NHS Trusts, healthcare professionals, private prison healthcare providers and both local authority and privately-run care homes.  This includes defending prosecutions, advising and representing in respect of civil and judicial review claims and those brought under the HRA as well as representing PIPs in inquests.  In addition, he advises Coroners in respect of legal issues arising during and from inquests.

His practice includes responding to the investigations into and prosecutions arising out of deaths in hospital and mental health units both concerning the standard of care and the condition of the buildings and equipment used.

In addition, Iain represents companies in the construction, utilities, energy and manufacturing sectors. He undertakes lengthy civil and criminal trials and inquests relating to deaths arising out of construction and maintenance processes as well as personal injury cases on behalf of insurers and claimants following accidents in the workplace and work accidents involving members of the public.  He was instructed and appeared in the Grenfell Inquiry on behalf of one of the core participants.

Iain has advised and represented in public law matters on behalf individuals and organisations arising from inquests, criminal investigations, prosecutions, and the actions of prison providers and the police.

As Iain’s experience encompasses both criminal prosecutions and civil claims arising out of health and safety legislation, he is able to advise upon both those aspects and upon the impact of matters arising in one aspect upon the other.

Career

Called 1992; Lincoln’s Inn.

Memberships

• Criminal Bar Association
• Personal Injury Bar Association

Education

Queen Mary’s Grammar School, Walsall; Sheffield University (1992 LLB Hons).