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Big Brother Watch and Baroness Jenny Jones begin landmark legal challenge to police use of facial recognition surveillance

Challenge to use of 'Orwellian' facial recognition cameras begins

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Inquest jury finds multiple failings contributed to the death of Zoe Watts

Human rights lawyer says healthcare services for young adults must be improved

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Campaign launched for new legal review into abuse at care homes in Islington

Islington Survivors Network have launched a campaign to seek a legal review of potential legal action for survivors of abuse in children's homes whilst in the care of Islington Council.

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Court of Appeal rules on end of 'same roof rule' for criminal injuries payments

The Court of Appeal has ruled that the 'same roof rule' imposed by the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) is discriminatory and contrary to the European Convention on Human Rights.

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High Court says decision to close police station unlawful

High Court finds that the decision to close Wimbledon police station by the London Lord Mayor's office, was unlawful

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Leigh Day welcomes MPs and Peers report on access to human rights

Law firm Leigh Day has welcomed a report from the Joint Committee on Human Rights which highlights a lack of access for many people

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Data protection and privacy

Independent Child Sexual Abuse Inquiry faces significant compensation claims over serious data breach

Ninety participants to Inquiry were affected by data breach identifying possible victims

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Human rights lawyers welcome report from advisory committee that HPV vaccine should be offered to boys

The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation has recommended making the HPV jab gender neutral

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Settlement secures future immunotherapy costs for man exposed to asbestos

A man with mesothelioma was exposed to asbestos when he worked at AEI in Rugby

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Leigh Day strengthen Manchester clinical negligence team

Law firm Leigh Day has strengthened its clinical negligence team with the appointment of experienced solicitor Lauren Tully.

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Supreme Court to hear arguments over a local authority's duty of care to children

Appeal goes to the Supreme Court on behalf of two people who as children suffered from abuse and harassment from neighbours, whilst not protected by their local authority

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Asbestos lawyer shocked at US government decision to allow asbestos to remain legal

US NGOs issue joint statement highlighting Russian asbestos giant's praise of Donald Trump's actions