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Leigh Day responds to Government’s consultation on SLAPPs
Leigh Day has submitted its response to the Government’s consultation on Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs)
Mothers of teenagers who died after failures in care demand action from Nadim Zahawi and Sajid Javid
The mothers of two teenage boys who died following failures in care by local authorities and health services have called for urgent action by Education Secretary Nadim Zahawi and Health Secretary Sajid Javid to ensure the disabilities of children like them are recognised and they are given access to vital support services.
Inquest concludes systemic failings and neglect contributed to the death of Daniel Joe Mattin, aged 19
The jury at the inquest into the death of 19-year-old Daniel Joe Mattin, of Guildford, has concluded that systemic failings caused or more than minimally contributed to his death. It also found that his death had been contributed to by neglect, a gross failure to provide basic care.
Bristol City Council accepts defeat after local conservation charity’s legal challenge over homes plan
Residents have forced Bristol City Council to back down over its plans for 62 homes on the site of the old Bristol Zoo car park.
Settlement secured for parents following substandard interpretation of antenatal scanning
A significant settlement has been secured for a mother following shortcomings in the antenatal care she received at a London hospital.
Rwanda Scheme legal challenges to continue despite unsuccessful injunction
The Rwanda scheme will continue to face legal challenges despite the dismissal yesterday (Monday 13 June 2022) of an urgent interim injunction by leading refugee charity, Asylum Aid, to halt removals to Rwanda. The charity has confirmed that despite the court’s decision it will continue with its judicial review challenge to the scheme.
Waitrose recalls Rainbow Trout Fillets due to potential contamination
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) have announced that Waitrose is recalling its pack of two British Hot Smoked Rainbow Trout Fillets as a precautionary measure, due to the product being potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, creating health concerns.
Wild Justice files legal claim over Ofwat’s failure to step in and prevent discharges of untreated sewage into rivers
Wild Justice has stepped up a legal campaign against Ofwat for failing to ensure sewage treatment plants are fit for purpose with an application for judicial review at the high court.
Urgent injunction sought to halt Rwanda refugee flights
A leading refugee charity, Asylum Aid, has applied for an urgent interim injunction to stop the government flying refugees to Rwanda until their application for judicial review can be heard.
Lawyers for those infected and affected by contaminated blood urge government to consider interim payments for those previously denied support
Lawyers at Leigh Day have cautiously welcomed the publication of Sir Robert Francis QC’s study into a compensation scheme for the victims of the contaminated blood scandal.
Brompton takes corrective action on P Line Models
Brompton has announced that it is taking essential corrective action on its P Line lightweight folding pedal bicycles due to a risk of injuries.
Inquest into the death of Thoko Shiri, aged 21
An inquest jury has concluded that a series of failings and neglect caused the death of 21-year-old Thokozani Shiri (Thoko).