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Leigh Day welcomes appointment of UK's first national maternity commissioner as focus turns to delivering maternity reform
Medical negligence lawyers at Leigh Day have welcomed the government’s announcement to appoint the UK’s first Maternity and Neonatal Commissioner following Baroness Valerie Amos’s independent review of maternity and neonatal services, describing the move as an important step towards improving safety, accountability and consistency of care across England.
Leigh Day investigating reports of excessive school punishments and isolation practices
The abuse team at law firm Leigh Day has been contacted by more than 50 families who have made allegations about punitive disciplinary practices in schools.
High Court orders trial in legal claim against Primark owner ABF over flooding in Malawi that left seven people dead
The High Court has ruled that a trial should be held in May 2028 to consider a legal claim by more than 1700 Malawian villagers against Primark owner Associated British Foods plc (ABF), following flooding that destroyed their village and left five adults and two children dead.
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