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Need for legal representation at inquest highlighted by young dad's death
An NHS trust’s admission of liability for a young dad’s death after a coroner had spared a hospital of any blame has highlighted the need for families to be represented at inquests.
Exercise Cygnus documents finally disclosed following ICO complaint
Two documents which relate to the government’s planning for a flu-like pandemic under Exercise Cygnus have finally been disclosed by the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) following a long-fought legal challenge by Dr Moosa Qureshi.
The Supreme Court rules on unsecure placements for vulnerable children
A Supreme Court judgment handed down today reflects deep concerns voiced by the Children’s Commissioner for England about the vast shortage of suitable registered accommodation for at-risk children.
Stonehenge road and tunnel decision unlawful, rules judge
Stonehenge campaigners are celebrating a massive victory after a judge ruled that a decision to allow a dual carriageway, road and tunnel to be built within the ancient World Heritage Site was unlawful.
Family of former Warwickshire National Coal Board employee obtains settlement for asbestos related cancer
Compensation has been secured for the family of a former National Coal Board employee who died in his mid 60s from cancer caused by exposure to asbestos.
New compensation fund for victims of convicted breast surgeon Ian Paterson
A new compensation fund has been set up for victims of disgraced breast surgeon Ian Paterson.
Court of Appeal to hear Universal Credit childcare appeal
The Court of Appeal is to hear an appeal brought by the Government against single mum Nichola Salvato.
Successful personal injury claim brought for sexual harassment in the workplace
A healthcare professional has settled a claim against her hospital trust employer following sexual harassment and assaults she experienced from a co-worker.
Serious data breach of charities’ information suffered by the National Lottery Community Fund
Data protection lawyers warn that data breach of personal details linked to thousands of charities could lead to compensation claims by those affected
The Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee publishes its report on Concussion in Sport
The Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee (DCMS) have today published their long-awaited report on their inquiry into the problem of concussion and sport and set out a series of recommendations.
Croydon tram crash families to challenge limits on inquest evidence after jury returns disappointing verdict
Families whose loved ones were killed in the Croydon tram crash of 2016 are considering legal action over the inquest into their deaths after the jury returned a verdict of accidental death.