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Campaigners challenge blanket ban on care homes residents’ visits out
Campaign group John’s Campaign has launched a legal challenge against the Department of Health and Social Care regarding a blanket ban on visits out of care homes by residents aged over 65 and the requirement for those who are permitted to leave the care home to self-isolate for 14 days on their return.
‘Dieselgate’ UK lawyers not amused by VW April Fools prank
VW was forced to abandon their April Fools Day prank after complaints from journalists and investors. Lawyers acting for thousands of VW owners have said they are stunned by the PR exercise.
Bioabundance to apply for court hearing in battle against Local Plan decision
Residents are applying to renew their application to challenge South Oxfordshire District Council, over its decision to proceed with its Local Development Plan.
Gambling Act 2005 reforms ‘must include redress scheme’
A consumer redress scheme for gamblers who have suffered harm should be included in reforms of the Gambling Act 2005, say Leigh Day solicitors Nichola Marshall and Paula Lee.
Laundry capsule dangers must be taken seriously
Laundry capsules can be dangerous to small children
Allegations of abuse by former teacher Andrew Gudgeon investigated
The abuse team at Leigh Day are currently investigating claims by former pupils of Queen Mary’s School in Lytham that they were subjected to sexual abuse by teacher Andrew Gudgeon
Life-long care guaranteed after childhood cardiac arrest in intensive care unit results in severe brain injury
A settlement has been secured for a child who will require life-long care due to a brain injury resulting from a cardiac arrest in an intensive care unit
Inquest into the death of nurse Mary Agyapong, aged 28
A Coroner has delivered a narrative verdict into the death of nurse, Mary Agyapong, who died aged 28 of multi organ failure and Covid-19 and urged the Prime Minister to hold an inquiry into the pandemic "as soon as is practicable".
Solicitor for widower of Mary Agyapong supports call for Covid public inquiry
The solicitor representing the family of nurse Mary Agyapong has echoed the coroner’s calls for a public inquiry into how the coronavirus pandemic has been handled.
EY drops appeal in Dubai whistleblowing case
The professional services firm EY has dropped its appeal in the case brought against the firm by whistleblower and former EY partner, Amjad Rihan.
Home Office refuses to disclose how many British women have been stripped of citizenship
Human rights research group Rights Security International (RSI) is calling on the Home Office to reveal how many young women have been stripped of their British citizenship because of their previous affiliation to ISIS.
Sex abuse culture ‘is universal’ in schools
Police have warned that allegations of sexual harassment and assaults amongst school pupils may be the next “child abuse scandal”, saying that the issue presents a huge challenge to society.