May 2013

• Inquest hears fresh evidence into what Beko knew about alleged faulty products
  Fresh evidence has emerged today into what household goods manufacturer Beko knew of the risks associated with its products. 31 May 2013
• What Price Justice?
  About twelve hundred quid if you are intending to bring a discrimination claim after 29 July 2013. 31 May 2013
• Lawyer condemns Government for Afghan prisoners held without trial
  Richard Stein, who is representing one of the Afghan detainees held at Camp Bastion since August 2012, tells how his client has not been charged with any crime and has had no access to a lawyer 29 May 2013
• Report makes damning findings about private care provider
  Human rights solicitors highlight concerns about care of learning disabled adults 24 May 2013
• Abuse specialists welcome investigation into East Lancs hospitals
  NHS officials will visit Blackburn to listen to local patients as part of the Keogh Mortality Review 24 May 2013
• The Last Battle a film about Kenyan colonial torture survivors
  Al Jazeera broadcasts documentary on the historic Mau Mau case 22 May 2013
• Intrepid Leigh Day skydivers leap through the air in support of child brain injury charity CBIT
  Child brain injury trust charity CBIT benefits from charity skydive 22 May 2013
• Listen to Emma Satyamurti’s recent podcast on Discrimination Remedies.
  22 May 2013
• Pedestrian who was hit by car settles case for significant six figure sum
  Serious injury specialist lawyers secure compensation for injured pedestrian 22 May 2013
• Afghan interpreter's proposal cautiously welcomed
  Rosa Curling says she is ‘pleased’ by reports that up to 600 interpreters may be allowed to settle in the UK but has warned that many interpreters may be left in danger 22 May 2013
• UK Government's ‘legal tactics’ over role played in Libyan rendition
  The UK Government today claimed that it should not be held accountable in British courts for its part in the rendition and torture of the Libyan politician Abdul-Hakim Belhaj 21 May 2013
• Lawyer claims new asbestos legislation not in victim's best interests
  Harminder Bains reacts angrily to legislation being proposed by the government which she says will cause great injustice to victims of asbestos diseases 21 May 2013
• Belhaj torture case - first High Court hearing begins
  The first Court hearing begins between the Government’s and representatives for the Libyan politician Abdul-Hakim Belhaj, who was illegally rendered to Libya in 2004 20 May 2013
• Private out-of-hours centre where baby died, criticised over staffing levels
  The CQC have reported that “improvements are required” in respect of staffing at an out-of-hours GP care provider where a 7-week-old child died in November 2012. 20 May 2013
• Female lawyer discriminated against by City law firm after becoming pregnant
  A lawyer has succeeded in her claim for discrimination against a City law firm after being denied a permanent role after becoming pregnant 18 May 2013
• Food poisoning claims expert approached by holiday-maker who fell ill at Butlin’s in Bognor Regis
  Michelle Victor is currently investigating reports of an outbreak of food poisoning at a Sussex holiday camp 17 May 2013
• Carers for disabled patients found guilty of mistreatment by jury in Sheffield
  Human rights lawyer Alison Millar is horrified at the treatment of disabled patients at Solar Centre hospital as carers found guilty of mistreatment 17 May 2013
• Detention of torture survivors ruled unlawful
  The High Court judge ruled that the detention of torture survivors by the British Government was unlawful 17 May 2013
• Leigh Day is supporting local emerging artists
  A series of art exhibitions kicks off with a show by Fred Ebami 17 May 2013
• Discrimination lawyer concern over disappearing women in broadcasting
  A leading discrimination lawyer has criticised broadcasters for the lack of older women on screen and off. 16 May 2013
• Firefighters warn consumers not to leave dishwashers running over night
  A house fire in West Sutton has promoted a new warning on the potential dangers of faulty dishwashers 16 May 2013
• HMRC win High Court battle but lose chance for more ‘sweetheart deals’
  Lawyers from Leigh Day have said they are 'disappointed' a High Court judge has ruled the 'sweetheart deal' reached between HMRC and Goldman Sachs was lawful. 16 May 2013
• Bedroom Tax challenge begins at the High Court
  The High Court will consider 10 claims being brought against the Government’s ‘Bedroom Tax’ that came into force on 1st April this year 15 May 2013
• Clinical negligence solicitor comments on medical accidents that should never happen as NHS releases statistics
  Emmalene Bushnell comments on BBC investigation which reveals over 750 never events at NHS hospitals 13 May 2013
• Discrimination specialist voices concern over austerity measures
  Camilla Palmer has warned that the Government's cuts could see equality in the workforce taking a backwards step as a new report warns cuts could damage hard won gains 13 May 2013
• ‘Locked in Syndrome’ Man to take Right-to-Die Judgment to Court of Appeal
  Leigh Day will go to the Court of Appeal next week to challenge a judgment denying their client, known as Martin, the opportunity to take the necessary steps to end his own life. 10 May 2013
• New Mesothelioma Bill announced
  Mesothelioma claims lawyers give critical reaction to new asbestos disease legislation 10 May 2013
• Leigh Day supports Viral Meningitis Week
  The Meningitis Trust is campaigning to raise awareness about viral meningitis, which can have devastating health consequences if not spotted in time, during viral meningitis week (6th – 10th May 2013). 10 May 2013
• Abuse lawyer calls for greater protection at creative schools and colleges
  Frances Swaine calls for more checks on creative schools and colleges, after 30 former female pupils of Chetham's School of Music in Manchester report sexual abuse. 9 May 2013
• Bedroom Tax challenge at the High Court
  The High Court will consider claims being brought against the Government’s ‘Bedroom Tax’ that came into force on 1st April this year 8 May 2013
• Successful conclusion of case following the death of new-born baby whose distress was missed
  Suzanne White has settled a claim for a couple whose new-born baby died when her heart rate was misinterpreted 8 May 2013
• Hall victims hailed for their bravery by abuse expert
  Abuse expert Emma Jones applauds the bravery of victims of the veteran broadcaster Stuart Hall who was yesterday branded a 'sexual predator' 3 May 2013
• Afghan interpreters in UK legal bid
  Afghan interpreters who worked for British forces start a High Court legal bid for assistance from the UK 3 May 2013
• Six-figure settlement secured for client with ongoing pain following spinal surgery
  Spinal injury claims specialist lawyers achieve a substantial amount of compensation for a woman left in constant back pain 2 May 2013
• Mismanagement of son’s schizophrenia leads to his death
  Sally Moore settles case for family of young man who committed suicide because of the mismanagement of his mental health 2 May 2013
• Osborne named in alleged cover up by HMRC in Sweetheart deal
  Email evidence disclosed in HMRC Sweetheart deal case 2 May 2013
• Landmark hearing in UK High Court in SA gold miners’ silicosis claim against Anglo American
  High Court decides whether to allow South African gold miners to pursue their silicosis claim in England 1 May 2013