Top 10 of 207 law firms for Infanticide, Mental Health Law

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Infanticide in England covers a specific historic and defence-based area within criminal and mental health law, where a mother who has killed her infant may rely on a special “infanticide” defence under the Infanticide Act 1938, typically linked to postpartum mental disturbance. A solicitor practising in this area advises on the availability and scope of the defence, opportunities to challenge Crown evidence, and engagement with psychiatric or forensic mental health assessments. They may also assist with disclosures, court representations, and possible orders or conditions arising from mental health proceedings affecting the case.

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The key risk is criminal conviction with serious consequences, including imprisonment and ongoing supervision. The solicitor explains how the infanticide defence operates, coordinates with psychiatric experts, and navigates any hospital, forensic, or discretionary orders that impact liberty and future status; they also handle timelines, appeals, and potential special treatment in the Court of Session or Crown Court as appropriate.

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Hayley Caprani-Warner

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Hayley has provided me with ethical and sincere support during a very mentally and physically challenging situation. Immediately I felt at ease within the care of Hayley, who is incredibly knowledgeable within her field. She commits herself to fairness, reason and has always kept me within the realms of understanding. She has relieved me from the mental pressures of my situation, by her continuous, honest reassurance and always possesing a productive plan of action. I house sincere gratitude for the work that Hayley has undertaken on my behalf. I am confident in expressing that should I ever require assinstance from Hayley again, I will be in safe and productive hands. Thank you so much again!

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Kathryn Lill

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Kathryn is a compassionate, dedicated and professional solicitor. She is evidently passionate about seeking justice, where it is due, for vulnerable adults such as myself. At the time of the charge made against me, I had experienced a first mental health crisis. Kathryn diligently gathered all evidence from mental health professionals, of my longstanding professional background and clear records, and of my pending new exployment, and also insisted on a Probation Report prior to sentencing. Kathryn astutely set out her case of how I was behaving outside of my usual character and my behaviour of sending love-related messages and gift was a symptom of me being unwell at the time (and remorseful on becoming well, again). Kathryn therefore argued for an outcome of 'conditional discharge', which was granted by the courts. It's worth noting that this was outside of sentencing guidelines. Her passion to demonstrate my usual character, judgement and background - and acute mental health crisis at the time of my unwanted messages and gift - is what helped us to achieve what felt like genuine justice. Kathryn was promot in her direct communication with me and always both friendly and respectful in her attitude towards me. I felt as though Kathryn walked right beside me in the most difficult time of my life - and fought for justice with true compassion - for which I'll be forever grateful. Once again, thank you so much, Kathryn; I appreciate your time and help, and admire your passion for true justice.

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Yvonne Taiwo

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I found Emel, Yvonne and Lucy to be friendly and efficient. The barristers appointed to me were very supportive and gave me confidence to continue even though my mental health was very fragile.

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