July 2013

• High Court quashes decision by Jeremy Hunt to close Lewisham Hospital
  The High Court today found that the Secretary of State for Health, Jeremy Hunt MP, had acted unlawfully when deciding to substantially cut services and close departments at Lewisham Hospital 31 July 2013
• Victory in ‘Right to Die’ case at the Court of Appeal
  A 48-year-old British man with locked-in syndrome has won his legal challenge at the Court of Appeal 31 July 2013
• ‘Bedroom tax’ lawyer speaks at Rally for Legal Aid 30th July
  Justice Alliance rally to protest against cuts to legal aid takes place tonight at the Old Bailey 30 July 2013
• Statement from Richard Stein
  Statement from Richard Stein given on steps of the Royal Courts of Justice following the judgment in the 'Bedroom Tax' legal challenge 30 July 2013
• Bedroom Tax Judgment to be appealed
  Lawyers vow to fight on after losing part of their battle on overturning the Government's 'Bedroom Tax' 30 July 2013
• Inquest lawyer Suzanne White welcomes reforms to the coroners’ system
  Major overhaul of coroners’ system should improve experience for families 29 July 2013
• Chaos predicted as fees for employment tribunals introduced
  Leading employment lawyer predicts chaos as fees for employment tribunals are introduced on 29 July 2013 29 July 2013
• UK law firm advises Caribbean reparations committee
  Lawyers from leigh Day advise CARICOM on potential legal case against Great Britain, Netherlands and France over legacy of slavery 26 July 2013
• Hazards editor in bid for HSE Chief role
  Leigh Day supports health and safety campaigner Rory O’Neill, in his bid to become HSE’s chief executive 26 July 2013
• Stafford lawyer welcomes news of nurses being struck off
  Lawyer for Stafford Hospital victims reacts to the news that two A&E nurses from the hospital are to be struck off 25 July 2013
• Proceedings served against Depuy in Pinnacle metal on metal hip group action
  Metal on metal hips claims cases progress as particulars of claim served on DePuy 25 July 2013
• UK Court decision in gold miner’s silicosis cases
  Lawyers for black South African miners react to the decision by the High Court in London that the Court has no jurisdiction over legal claims filed against mining giant Anglo American 24 July 2013
• Government Plans for new legal process for Mesothelioma sufferers condemned
  Specialist asbestos lawyer Harminder Bains reacts to Governments proposals for a new legal process for sufferers of Mesothelioma. 24 July 2013
• Activists, unions and MP call for justice for South African ex-miners
  Justice for ex-miners in South Africa: letter published in Guardian 21.7.13 22 July 2013
• EC Cosmetics Regulation comes into force
  Single piece of legislation will now control the European cosmetics industry 18 July 2013
• Afghan ‘Kill List’ Legal Challenge
  Lawyers acting on behalf of an Afghan man have issued legal proceedings in the High Court claiming that the UK’s Serious Organised Crime Agency's alleged involvement in a ‘kill list’ of Afghan targets is unlawful 17 July 2013
• Stafford victim's lawyer responds to Keogh review
  Lawyer Emma Jones who acted for 120 victims of alleged abuse at Stafford Hospital reacts to the review by Sir Bruce Keogh of 14 Trusts where mortality rates were high 16 July 2013
• Hospital abuse claims reported across the UK
  With the Sir Bruce Keogh report published today, lawyers for Stafford victims reveal huge rise in claims of abuse in hospitals across the UK including 81 claims from 'Keogh' hospitals. 16 July 2013
• Justice Select Committee publish damning report on women offenders
  Report published after inquiry into women offenders 15 July 2013
• Calls for thorough investigation after training deaths of two servicemen
  Human Rights lawyer Alison Millar calls for investigation over deaths of two servicemen who died during a training exercise in South Wales 15 July 2013
• Department of Transport will not change format of motorbike test
  Personal injury specialist Christine Tallon welcomes motorbike safety research 11 July 2013
• Action Mesothelioma Day - July 5th 2013
  Lawyers from Leigh Day attend Action Mesothelioma Day in Stratford, remembering those they have represented and their families 10 July 2013
• Judges take action against Government over pensions
  The Times has reported that more than 900 judges have lodged claims against the Government after the courts awarded them a 'multimillion-pound pensions windfall' 10 July 2013
• Government urged to take action to implement recommendations of Francis
  Emma Jones reacts to the latest review into Healthcare Assistants in the NHS and calls for action to be taken as latest review confirms findings of the Francis Report 10 July 2013
• Whole life sentences for prisoners ruled unlawful by European Court of Human Rights
  9 July 2013
• Children's homes report 'gutted' according to abuse expert
  Alison Millar from Leigh Day's Human Rights team and an expert in abuse in residential care, reacts to the publication of the Jillings report into abuse in North Wales children's homes 8 July 2013
• Improving cycle safety
  Initiative aimed at protecting cyclists in London welcomed but needs to be expanded throughout the UK 5 July 2013
• Appliance fire claims solicitor Jill Paterson comments on recent consumer warning from Which?
  Tesco recalls own brand lawn mowers with potential to catch fire 5 July 2013
• Asbestos lawyer Daniel Easton writes in Nursing Times on mesothelioma
  When does cancer turn into a claim? 5 July 2013
• New calls for more to be done over faulty household appliances
  Leigh Day launch new campaign group which aims to ensure consumers can expect their household appliances to be safe 4 July 2013
• Lawyer who settled vitamin supplement case warns on herbal food claims
  Health regulator warns people with diabetes about dangerous food supplement claims 3 July 2013
• Stafford victim's lawyer reacts to Tameside hospital reports
  Lawyers for Stafford victims react to revelations from Tameside Hospital reports 3 July 2013
• Consumer protection lawyer Jill Paterson welcomes announcement on cancellation of recurring payments
  Investigation by Financial Conduct Authority triggers change that will protect consumers 3 July 2013
• High Court challenge begins to save Lewisham Hospital
  The battle to save Lewisham Hospital’s A&E and Maternity units reaches the High Court today at the start of a three-day hearing. 2 July 2013