December 2011

Hairdresser register bill blocked in Commons

MPs defeat plans to introduce a register of hairdressers in attempt to protect consumers from potentially lethal hair dyes

Mid Staffs Inquiry closes as latest claims conclude on behalf of victims and their families

The official Inquiry into the Mid-Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust has ended

CQC under fire from the National Audit Office

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has come under fire in a report from the National Audit Office.

Supreme Court asked to end uncertainty for asbestos victims

People dying from mesothelioma and their families hope to discover if they are entitled to compensation

Swimming pool closed after Cryptosporidium contamination

The Wells Leisure Centre swimming pool is closed until January 2012 following sickness amongst swimmers

Inspection of services for people with learning difficulties show they do not meet essential standards

CQC unannounced inspections following Winterbourne View scandal reveal serious problem in care provision for learning disabled

Leigh Day & Co welcomes today’s news that the Government has launched a transgender equality action plan

Home Office launches Transgender Equality plan

Leigh Day representing royal photographer hit by car

Car crash team at Leigh Day acting for photographer hit by car

Leigh Day supports Equality & Diversity Forum event 13th December 2011

Thomas Hammarberg speaks on the protection of human rights at event supported by Leigh Day & Co

Ancient writ of Habeas Corpus issued for Pakistani prisoner in US detention

Historic legal decision as CA rules writ of Habeas Corpus should be issued in Rahmatullah case

Stafford Hospital inquiry concludes with description of ‘tide of public anger’ from chairman

Robert Frances QC has warned public anger will not be assuaged if patients cannot be protected

Patients First launches at Leigh Day & Co

Patients First, a new group comprising whistle blowers from within the NHS set up to lobby the UK Government to create policies and laws that ensure the NHS becomes more open and accountable launched at an event hosted by Leigh Day & Co

17 year old youth pleads guilty to careless driving after death of Swanage cyclist

The 17-year-old driver of a vehicle, which struck and killed prominent cyclist Rob Jefferies has pleaded guilty to causing death by careless driving.

Dementia care needs 'significant improvement'

The National Audit of Dementia has found that a "significant improvement" is needed in the way hospitals deliver care to people with dementia.

Hague challenged over UK complicity in CIA drone attacks

Leigh Day & Co is representing the son of an alleged victim of CIA drone strikes in Pakistan.

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