June 2017

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Youth rugby coach charged with sexual assault and voyeurism
  David Simmons has appeared at Southwark Crown Court 15 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
• Former vicar of Cottingham charged with sex offences
  Canon Terence Grigg has appeared in court to face child sex abuse charges 2 June 2017