Gemma Vine

Inquest Solicitor. All views expressed are my own.

[Gemma Vine @gemma_vine]

After nearly 5 years of campaigning, the Govt’s response on tighter crossbow controls is hugely welcome.
Key proposals:
🔹 Ban on crossbow sales
🔹 Licensing + strict checks for existing owners
🔹 Full consultation on the scheme
🔹 Ban on broadhead arrows
#shaneslaw

[Ison Harrison @IsonHarrison]

Breaking News 🛑

Controls on the use of crossbows on public safety grounds - government response:

https://t.co/TiqhpwNz0p

#crossbows #crossbowban

[Ison Harrison @IsonHarrison]

Honouring Service, Saving Lives: The Legacy of Alan Forcer and the Power of the Forcer Protocol

As we approach Remembrance Day, our Partner, Gemma Vine, writes about the power of the Forcer Protocol and the impact it is having. Yesterday, she attended a parliamentary review of the protocol’s progress and heard that 26 out of 43 police forces have now adopted the Forcer Protocol, with more in talks for 2026. It is estimated that several hundred lives have already been saved by this initiative.

Read the full story:

https://t.co/VrXRsLrrqX

#forcerprotocol #alanforcer #veterans #military #forcesveterans #remembranceday

[Gemma Vine @gemma_vine]

A must-attend for lawyers representing the bereaved , with sessions on: Case Law update,
The Coroners' Bench Book & its practical application,Trauma-informed practice with @ClaimingSpace 🫂
Co-hosted by @IsonHarrison @gcnchambers @LeighDayLaw
#Inquests #Lawyers

[Gemma Vine @gemma_vine]

@IsonHarrison are co-hosting our Inquest Northern Conference and fundraising quiz for @INQUEST_ORG
Expert speakers will cover case law, inquest practicalities, and trauma-informed practice.
Get your tickets ⬇️ #InquestLawyers #NorthernConference https://t.co/yfBuD54PcS

[Ison Harrison @IsonHarrison]

On Monday, our PI & Inquest team traded coffee cups for cake plates - and flipping our clothes inside out 🧡 - to support the Inside Out campaign by @ifucareshare

Why? Because mental health matters.

As inquest lawyers, we see the impact of loss and the importance of compassionate support every day. By turning our clothes inside out, we’re starting conversations and showing that what’s going on inside is just as important as what we see on the outside.

Together, we can break the stigma, raise awareness, and support a cause that saves lives.

Shout out to Sarah Magson, who recently joined our team, and who suggested the initiative.

#InsideOut #MentalHealthMatters #IfUCareShare #WorldSuicidePreventionDay

[Gemma Vine @gemma_vine]

🗓️ Reminder! 🗓️
Join @IsonHarrison @LeighDay_Law @gcnchambers at the Inquest Northern Conference and quiz for @INQUEST_ORG on Thursday next week! Don't miss out on expert speakers and a great fundraising event. Get your tickets now ⬇️ #InquestLawyers #NorthernConference

[Gemma Vine @gemma_vine]

@IsonHarrison are co-hosting our Inquest Northern Conference and fundraising quiz for @INQUEST_ORG
Expert speakers will cover case law, inquest practicalities, and trauma-informed practice.
Get your tickets ⬇️ #InquestLawyers #NorthernConference https://t.co/yfBuD54PcS

[Gemma Vine @gemma_vine]

Tickets still available get them now ⬇️

[Gemma Vine @gemma_vine]

@IsonHarrison are co-hosting our Inquest Northern Conference and fundraising quiz for @INQUEST_ORG
Expert speakers will cover case law, inquest practicalities, and trauma-informed practice.
Get your tickets ⬇️ #InquestLawyers #NorthernConference https://t.co/yfBuD54PcS

[Gemma Vine @gemma_vine]

@IsonHarrison are co-hosting our Inquest Northern Conference and fundraising quiz for @INQUEST_ORG
Expert speakers will cover case law, inquest practicalities, and trauma-informed practice.
Get your tickets ⬇️ #InquestLawyers #NorthernConference https://t.co/yfBuD54PcS

[Gemma Vine @gemma_vine]

@IsonHarrison are co-hosting our Inquest Northern Conference and fundraising quiz for @INQUEST_ORG
Expert speakers will cover case law, inquest practicalities, and trauma-informed practice.
Get your tickets ⬇️ #InquestLawyers #NorthernConference https://t.co/yfBuD54PcS

[Gemma Vine @gemma_vine]

Join our amazing and supportive 100% employee-owned law firm! We're hiring in our Inquest Team. Fantastic benefits kick in after a year, including profit share & private health insurance. Want to learn more? Drop me a DM! #LawCareers #SupportiveWorkplace #EOB #InquestLaw

[Ison Harrison @IsonHarrison]

⭐️Join Our Team!⭐️

Looking to grow your legal career? We’re hiring for the following positions:

🔗 Inquest Solicitor / Legal Executive
🔗 Conveyancer/Executive - Residential Property
🔗 Conveyancing Assistant – Residential/New Build Property
🔗 Family Lawyer (Private and Legal Aid Funded Role)
🔗 Clinical Negligence Solicitor/Legal Executive (Grade C)
🔗 Conveyancer/Executive – Residential Property

Apply online ⬇️
https://t.co/Uhf6t5qPU7

#LawJobs #Recruitment #LegalProfessionals #WeAreHiring #WeeklyRoundup #MondayMotivation

[Gemma Vine @gemma_vine]

Can't believe we are still having to talk about the lack of restrictions around the sale and ownership of Crossbows 4 years on from launching the Shane's Law campaign #shaneslaw @IsonHarrison

[Ison Harrison @IsonHarrison]

This morning Ison Harrison's Gemma Vine spoke to BBC Leeds' Rima Ahmed on the breakfast show, about the recent government announcement to tighten the laws around crossbow sales, and commented on the recent crossbow incident in Headingly.

You can listen to the interview here: https://t.co/lhnZQXekZa

Audio credit: Breakfast with Rima on BBC Radio Leeds

@therimaahmed #crossbow #isonharrison #bbcleeds #crossbowlaw

[Gemma Vine @gemma_vine]

The next blog in our Spotlight about what @clairelilly has achieved around suicide prevention in veterans. An reminder that when we remember our fallen we should also honour the often forgotten cohort, those that we lose to suicide and those still bearing the invisible wounds.

[Ison Harrison @IsonHarrison]

New Blog ➡️ Spotlight On: The Forcer Protocol – And How Resilience Is Never Lost

Veteran Alan Forcer's battle with the hidden wounds of war has highlighted the urgent need for better veterans' welfare. Alan’s family wanted to use his inquest to raise awareness around the challenges faced by those who have served and drive change for better veteran support.

Read the full article here: https://t.co/aHTNVKWRY6

#VeteransDay #RemembranceDay #VeteransSupport #inquest

@INQUEST_ORG

[Gemma Vine @gemma_vine]

Our first piece in a series of spotlights on work that some of our clients have gone on to do post inquest. If you have a few minutes please read the amazing work that @suerob1960 has gone on to do in memory of her daughter Tina ⬇️ #hopeandhealing

[Ison Harrison @IsonHarrison]

Spotlight On: Tina’s Haven And The Trees Of Hope🌱

Tina Robson died in July 2020 after losing a battle against trauma-based addiction.

Back in September, @nationaltrust announced the “Trees of Hope” project which would see 49 saplings from the iconic Sycamore Gap tree allocated to nationwide projects & planted as a symbol of hope and healing.

Tina’s Haven Nature Reserve was a recipient of one of these saplings.

Read the touching story about Tina's Haven:

https://t.co/dTuc7zoVao

#TinasHaven
#TruthJusticeTina
#MakeThemCount
@INQUEST_ORG

[Ison Harrison @IsonHarrison]

An inquest into the death of David and Clayton Bottomley from Yorkshire has taken place this week in Liverpool Coroner's Court before Assistant Coroner, Johanna Thompson.

The family are represented by our Director and Head of PI and Inquests, Gareth Naylor alongside Richard Copnall of Counsel.

The father and son were working in Liverpool in a mast climber when it failed and crashed to the ground.

Yesterday the jury heard from HSE mechanical engineer Andrew Crouch who described how the equipment did not conform with British Standards and that someone had tampered with the power settings. Upon questioning he accepted that if these issues had not been present then it is likely that the accident would not have happened.

We expect the jury to retire to consider their conclusion today and will provide further updates in due course.

More about the case can be read here: https://t.co/i58Fz58EyO

[Gemma Vine @gemma_vine]

We did it! 13.1 miles run (well maybe a few hills walked at least by me 🤣) raising £1,550 for @INQUEST_ORG . Thanks to everyone who sponsored us and sent us your good luck messages before the big day 💗 @IsonHarrison @carawiltshire_ Megan spurr

[Gemma Vine @gemma_vine]

@SophieNaftalin @laly Congratulations Sophie so very well deserved 👏👏

[Ison Harrison @IsonHarrison]

Mekenna-Rose Thackray: Inquest Concludes regarding the sad death of 4 year old girl➡️ https://t.co/rowjraq0GN…

Director and Head of Personal Injury & Inquests, Gareth Naylor is representing the family. Case being reported tonight on @BBCLookNorth at 18:30.

[Ison Harrison @IsonHarrison]

Inquest Solicitor Gemma Vine appeared on Radio 4 this morning, with Laura Sugden, to comment on the Bushey crossbow attack & talk about our campaign for stricter laws & regulations around crossbow purchase & ownership. Read our blog here: https://t.co/rqMDjxNsR4
@YvetteCooperMP

[Ison Harrison @IsonHarrison]

Laura Sugden, partner of Shane Gilmer, who was tragically killed in a crossbow attack in 2018, spoke on BBC Breakfast this morning, urging the government to impose tighter laws on crossbow ownership & licensing.

You can watch Laura's interview on @BBCiPlayer

[Ison Harrison @IsonHarrison]

Gemma Vine is joining @theJeremyVine on @BBCRadio2 at 12pm to discuss the tragic murders of three people in Bushey.

This is the latest incident involving a crossbow & reinforces the need for tighter rules around crossbow ownership.

Tune into Radio 2 at 12pm. @YvetteCooperMP

[Ison Harrison @IsonHarrison]

It's reassuring to see the government taking a proactive view on crossbow legislation in the wake of the deaths of Carol, Louise & Hannah Hunt this week.

We continue to campaign for more stringent regulations to prevent any more needless deaths.
@YvetteCooperMP @DanJarvisMBE