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Welcome to Leigh Day's latest news section where you can find our latest press releases, blogs and podcasts, as well as information about our events.

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Latest News

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Zimbabwe Abuse claims

Zimbabwean survivor of John Smyth abuse who is suing Church of England, speaks out in Channel 4 documentary See No Evil

A Zimbabwean man who is suing the Church of England over sadistic abuse he suffered at the hands of John Smyth will share his story in an exclusive documentary to be broadcast on Channel 4 this week.

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Environment Airport Judicial review

Campaigners considering appeal after High Court ruling upholding plans for Luton Airport expansion

Campaigners are considering appealing a ruling by the High Court that upheld the Transport Secretary’s decision to green light plans for the expansion of Luton Airport.

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University

Statement regarding University of Chichester African Studies course

Leigh Day has issued a statement on behalf of the 13 students represented by head of immigration and asylum and human rights team partner, Jacqueline McKenzie.

Latest Blogs

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Employment rights

Unfair dismissal – 547 reasons for new starters to (eventually) celebrate

As announced yesterday (4 December 2025), one of the Labour government’s manifesto pledges to reduce the qualifying period for employees to bring unfair dismissal claims will be (as of the time of this blog) coming into force in January 2027. This will have far and wide-reaching changes to the employment sector in the UK.  

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International Environment PFAS

“The Truth About Forever Chemicals”: Reflections on Panorama

Leigh Day partner Sarah Moore, who leads a team investigating PFAS pollution in the UK, reflects on the recent Panorama episode about the substances known as ‘forever chemicals’.

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European Court of Human Rights (ECHR)
Democracy Election interference

Foreign Interference and the Future of Free Elections: Reflections on Bradshaw & Others v United Kingdom

In an age of deepfakes, AI bots, and algorithmic manipulation, the question of how governments safeguard democratic integrity against foreign interference is now central to the survival of free and fair elections

Meet the press office team

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Caroline Ivison

Caroline works with all departments in the firm to provide media relations and internal communications support.

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Maxine Wolstenholme

Maxine works across all Leigh Day departments as a senior media relations manager

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Mike O'Connor

Mike O'Connor

Mike works across all Leigh Day departments as a senior media relations manager