July 2005

• Court of Appeal decides in favour of doctors in 'right to life case'
  The General Medical Council has won its appeal against a decision that gave Leslie Burke, a seriously-ill man, the right to stop doctors withdrawing food and drink. Patient Concern were represented in the case by Leigh Day Human Rights lawyer, Richard Stein. 28 July 2005
• Tragic road death case settles
  The mother of a road crash victim has received compensation for her bereavement and for the grief and shock she suffered from the violent death of her son. 13 July 2005
• Brain-damaged IVF patient receives substantial compensation for stroke
  An IVF patient, who has permanent brain damage from a stroke caused by her treatment, has received very substantial compensation, in a settlement reached the day before her case was due to come to Court. 6 July 2005