June 2017

• Chromosome Disorder Awareness Week 2018
  Chromosome Disorder Awareness Week 2018 19 June 2018
• Western Sahara trade dispute to be heard at the Court of Justice of the European Union
  A legal claim brought by the Western Sahara Campaign UK (WSCUK) against DEFRA and HMRC regarding trade agreements with Morocco has been granted an oral hearing at the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) on 6 September 2017. 30 June 2017
• Lawyer for reproductive healthcare NGOs welcomes government U-turn on funding abortions for women from Northern Ireland
  The government has announced today that women from Northern Ireland will no longer be expected to pay for abortions performed in England. 29 June 2017
• Court of Appeal hearing next week in legal claims against mining giant Vedanta on behalf of 1,826 Zambian villagers
  The Court of Appeal will next week hear legal arguments on behalf of 1,826 Zambian villagers in their legal action against UK mining giant Vedanta Resources Plc and its Zambian subsidiary, Konkola Copper Mines (KCM). 26 June 2017
• Lawyer for Battersea crane collapse victims says Crewe crane collapse is a stark reminder of the importance of construction site safety
  A lawyer who represented victims of the Battersea crane collapse has questioned the strength of current safety regulations following a fatal crane incident in Crewe which has killed two men. 23 June 2017
• Clinical negligence experts say NHS should focus on reducing errors and improving staff training following new report
  Clinical negligence experts from Leigh Day have said that the NHS should focus on reducing the number of errors and improving training for staff, rather than cutting compensation to victims, following a new report. 23 June 2017
• Lawyers for drivers hopeful after executive changes at Uber
  Lawyers representing Uber drivers in the claim brought by the GMB trade union against the San Francisco taxi hailing company are hopeful of positive change at Uber after a number of senior personnel changes, including Travis Kalanick’s resignation of his position as CEO. 23 June 2017
• Fire appliance lawyer criticises Government's inaction on product safety
  A lawyer who specialises in representing victims of fires caused by faulty appliances has criticised the Government’s inaction on product safety. 23 June 2017
• Football coach faces further abuse charges
  The CPS has stated that Barry Bennell faces further child sexual abuse charges 23 June 2017
• ABTA's campaign may hamper access to justice says top travel lawyer
  Travel law expert Clare Campbell voices concerns over new ABTA campaign 22 June 2017
• Father whose baby died due to errors by Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust says lessons must be learned
  A father who lost his son following negligence at Lincoln County Hospital has expressed disappointment that the Trust has returned to ‘special measures’ following its latest inspection. 21 June 2017
• Leigh Day investigates potential legal claims following urgent recall of DePuy elbow prosthesis
  DePuy has issued an urgent recall of the Radial Head Prosthesis System. 21 June 2017
• Essure, the alternative to tubal ligation for UK women, to be discontinued in September 2017
  The German multinational chemical and pharmaceutical company Bayer AG have confirmed several changes to the supply and distribution of the Essure device in at least two European markets, as well as in Canada and to the UK 21 June 2017
• High Court hears challenge to UK Government's closure of the Dubs Scheme
  Starting on Tuesday 20 June 2017, the High Court will hear a legal challenge brought by leading NGO Help Refugees to the Government’s failure to implement the Dubs Amendment. 20 June 2017
• Diabetics warned of significantly increased risk of amputation associated with Canagliflozin
  New clinical trial data published has indicated that patients taking a popular diabetes drug may be at a significantly increased risk of lower-limb amputation. 19 June 2017
• Recent study highlighting errors in clinical trial findings raises concerns for patient safety
  The reliability of clinical trial data is under scrutiny 19 June 2017
• Lawyers urge immediate support for victims of Grenfell Tower fire
  Experts from Leigh Day who are currently acting for 40 victims of the Shepherd’s Bush tower block fire and who advised the tenants association in the Lakanal House high-rise fire have said that as much as possible should be done to ensure those affected can begin rebuilding their lives. 16 June 2017
• Former Barking resident diagnosed with asbestos-related cancer appeals for information
  A former resident of Whiting Avenue in Barking is appealing for information to help his legal case following his diagnosis with mesothelioma, an asbestos-related cancer. 15 June 2017
• Youth rugby coach charged with sexual assault and voyeurism
  David Simmons has appeared at Southwark Crown Court 15 June 2017
• Lawyers for victims of Shepherd's Bush fire welcome public inquiry into Grenfell Tower fire
  Lawyers for tower block fire victims welcome announcement of a full public inquiry into the fire at Grenfell Tower which has left at least 17 people dead 15 June 2017
• NGOs pledge continuing support to two women from Northern Ireland in abortion rights legal case
  A group of reproductive healthcare organisations have pledged to continue to support a woman from Northern Ireland and her mother in their legal battle regarding the provision of abortions in England for women from Northern Ireland. 14 June 2017
• Mars recalls chocolate products over possible presence of salmonella
  Chocolate manufacturer Mars has recalled a number of its products due to the possible presence of salmonella. 12 June 2017
• Leigh Day submits evidence to Australian inquiry into Modern Slavery
  Shanta Martin, partner in law firm Leigh Day’s Modern Slavery team, has submitted written evidence to a parliamentary inquiry into modern slavery currently being conducted in Australia. 12 June 2017
• Abuse lawyer calls for mandatory reporting for sports clubs following British Canoeing allegations
  A leading child abuse lawyer has called for the Government to consider mandatory reporting of sexual abuse allegations in sports clubs, following reports that police are investigating a former senior coach at British Canoeing 12 June 2017
• Statement from Martyn Day in response to the decision by the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal
  "We are pleased that the Tribunal has cleared us of all the charges, and confirmed our view that we did not act improperly or dishonestly in these legal claims against the Ministry of Defence." 9 June 2017
• Court grants Lancashire fracking appeal
  The Court of Appeal has granted Preston New Road Action Group (PNRAG) permission to appeal the planning court’s earlier judgment to allow fracking in rural Lancashire. 7 June 2017
• Lawyer for abuse victims at Atlas residential homes welcomes convictions
  The lawyer representing a number of victims of abuse at two residential homes in Devon run by Atlas Projects Ltd has welcomed the convictions of Atlas founder Paul Hewitt and a number of directors, managers and employees from the residential homes. 7 June 2017
• Lawyer for Tesco workers says Supermarket's CEO pay is 'troubling'
  Paula Lee from the Employment team at Leigh Day is representing hundreds of workers whose pay has been effectively cut as fresh concerns are raised over the amount Tesco's CEO is paid 7 June 2017
• Woman settles legal claim over voting access for the blind and partially sighted
  A woman from Norwich who is registered as blind has settled her legal case against her local authority over breaches to her rights to vote independently in the 2015 local and general elections 5 June 2017
• Former vicar of Cottingham charged with sex offences
  Canon Terence Grigg has appeared in court to face child sex abuse charges 2 June 2017