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Discrimination
Leigh Day & Co represents individuals who have experienced discrimination at work or in other areas of their lives. We specialise particularly in disability discrimination. We act for disabled people who have experienced discrimination in all areas of their lives including employment, education, social care and health services, and transport.
News
Basildon Hospital admits to safety failings-
Kyle Flack died after trapping his head in bed railings
Successful claim for compensation under Disability Discrimination Act-
Holiday company pays out after young woman's holiday experience
Another damning report on the health care of people with learning disabilities-
The Health Service and Local Government Ombudsmen recently investigated the deaths of six people
Challenges in further and higher education for people with disabilities-
Human rights law firm Leigh Day & Co recently hosted a seminar given by barristers from Hardwicke Building.
Valuing people with learning disabilities-
Alan Johnson announces publication of 'Valuing People Now - a Three Year Strategy for People with Learning Disabilities'
Important disability discrimination case decided-
David Allen has succeeded in his disability discrimination claim against the Royal Bank of Scotland
The Disability Discrimination Act and holidaying abroad - are people protected?-
Leigh Day & Co is currently instructed by an individual whose holiday in Cyprus turned into a degrading and humiliating experience as a result of his disability.
Victory in prisoner disability discrimination case forces Prison Service rethink on disability issues-
Sean Humber, a partner in the human rights department at law firm Leigh Day & Co, has secured an important victory which has implications for disabled prisoners.
Knowsley Council employees sold short in offers of compensation for past pay inequality-
Council employees in Knowsley are disappointed by the level of compensation recently offered by the council.
National Centre for Independent Living-
Lawyers in the human rights and discrimination law teams at Leigh Day & Co have been working on behalf of disabled and older people in Hammersmith & Fulham whose care payments were frozen by the local council.
Death by indifference
