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Supreme Court rules that polluted Nigerian communities can sue Royal Dutch Shell in the English courts
The Supreme Court has ruled that two Nigerian communities can bring their legal claims for clean-up and compensation against Royal Dutch Shell Plc and its Nigerian subsidiary in the English courts
Pre-inquest reviews into the death of Molly Russell
Pre-inquest review hearings into the death of schoolgirl Molly Russell have been told about her significant use of social media and the potential harm it caused her.
Hoover Candy tumble dryer safety concerns escalated to Department of Business
Product safety lawyers have written to Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng MP to ask him to urgently intervene over safety concerns about Hoover Candy tumble dryers catching fire.
Family of Sunderland shipwright wins settlement for asbestos-related death
The family of a former shipwright from Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, have secured a settlement following his death from the asbestos-related disease, mesothelioma.
Pre-Trial Chamber of the ICC finds the Court has jurisdiction to investigate the situation in Palestine
Addameer Prisoner Support and Human Rights Association welcomes the judgment published by the International Criminal Court on Friday.
Maran UK shipbreaking case judgment goes to Court of Appeal
A landmark judgment that sent shockwaves around the shipping industry goes to the Court of Appeal this week.
Leigh Day opens in Newcastle to support asbestos-affected clients closely
Law firm Leigh Day has expanded into the North East with the opening of a new office on Newcastle’s Quayside.
Defining ‘ecocide’: how and why should environmental destruction be criminalised?
Leigh Day will host an event on Wednesday, 17 February, 2021, to explore why there is an urgent need for a legally enforceable definition of ‘ecocide’, the current status of ‘rights of nature’, and the history of the long and numerous campaigns to have ‘ecocide’ recognised as a crime.
Families call for Hillsborough-model inquests into deaths of loved ones at Gosport War Memorial Hospital
Families whose loved ones died while in the care of shamed Gosport War Memorial Hospital have issued a call for Hillsborough-model judge and jury inquests.
New inquiry to drive action on racial injustice in maternity care
Birthrights, the human rights in childbirth charity, is convening a national inquiry into racial injustice in maternity care, throughout 2021
Family of former Lancashire plumber appeal for information
The family of a former Lancashire plumber are hoping that former colleagues might remember working with Peter Gardiner during the 1950s, 60s and 70s.
Experimental heart surgery patient needed double amputation to save his life
A man who underwent experimental heart surgery has received a seven-figure settlement from the NHS Trust involved.