Discrimination and severe misrepresentation
When I had been asked by the court to have a solicitor compile and present evidence that proved my abuser had committed perjury and I had been subject to CCB and abuse. I had two different solicitors from Waldrons in which I experienced severe misrepresentation and in fact discrimination from. First Elle-May Macey who was inexperienced and with unconscious bias told me she hadn’t even read some of the critical evidence I had given her. She neglected to present a witness statement to the court and witheld multiple evidence. I asked for someone with more experience but then Stephen Hamblett, although he has since claimed he was only an advocate, still advised me “whatever you do, don’t tell them about the abuse as it will only be seen as victim blaming”. He had silenced me and actively worked against me! It was discrimination in every way. In the outcome of my complaint with them, Waldrons have had to apologise for his behaviour which is an admission of guilt. The abuse I suffered has been professionally recognised however the discrimination from Mr Hamblett was so severe it is truly shocking. He was given a list of witnesses to call on before a trial which he had completely ignored. At one hearing, he simply didn’t turn up and even the court was confused. One of the duty solicitors had to make enquiries where he was and learnt he was away on holiday. He failed to notify me that he had no plans on being there and that hearing was then adjourned. I had also given him a list of witnesses to call on before a trial, this was completely ignored by Mr Hamblett. Working with Waldrons was traumatic and the discrimination I experienced is truly shocking and genuinely disgraceful.