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Peter Haynes QC acts for Greek Cypriots in claim against British Government

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Renowned International lawyer, Peter Haynes QC successfully acted for a group of thirty-three Cypriots who claimed they were tortured by British forces during armed uprising in the late 1950’s. The group, who are now in the 80’s, were awarded £1m in compensation in an out-of-court settlement. For more on this, please see BBC News and The Guardian.

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