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Employment – discrimination and harassment Employment

Midwife’s claim against NHS trust over Prevent referral linked to pro-Palestinian beliefs can proceed, Employment Tribunal rules

A former midwife’s discrimination claim against Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (CWFT) over her referral to the Government’s Prevent Programme will proceed to a full hearing, following a judgment handed down by the Employment Tribunal.

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Environment Public law Government

High Court hearing over government failure to publish environmental reports

The government is facing a legal challenge over its failure to proactively share important environmental information.

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Personal injury Allergies Inquest

Mia Shay St Hilaire died aged 12 after drinking nut contaminated milkshake, coroner concludes

Mia Shay St Hilaire, aged 12, from Sydenham died after she drank a milkshake contaminated with nuts, a coroner concluded at the inquest into her death.

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