2018 News
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European Court rules mass surveillance programme unlawful
The European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg has today ruled that a mass surveillance programme carried out by GCHQ violated human rights laws.
Morrisons facing equal pay claim worth over £1 billion
Leigh Day has confirmed it is now bringing Equal Pay claims against all of the 'big four' supermarkets after launching a claim against Morrisons.
Leigh Day launches Regulatory & Disciplinary team
Leigh Day is today launching a specialist legal team to advise and act for professionals and their practices on regulatory and disciplinary matters, including investigations and prosecutions.
British Airways reveal data hack of 380,000 customers' personal and financial information
British Airways could face claims for compensation by customers following data breach of their personal and financial information
94% of leasehold homeowners regret buying a leasehold
Recent report shows many homeowners did not fully understand terms of leasehold
Council fined for failing to prevent exposure to asbestos
Kent County Council has been fined £200,000 after workers were exposed to asbestos in a school formerly run by the council.
High Court ruling warns local authorities over timely care to vulnerable individuals
Court criticises 'deeply frustrating and disorganised thinking, planning and management' within a local authority responsible for brain-injured Colombian woman
Lawyers welcome Government announcement to exclude vulnerable road users from new legislation
After almost 3 years of campaigning, the government yesterday finally agreed that cyclists and other vulnerable road users are to be excluded from the proposed increase to the small claims limit for personal injury claims.
High Court date set for campaigner seeking to protect hen harriers
A legal case to challenge the trial of brood management of endangered hen harriers will be heard in the High Court on 5 and 6 December 2018.
Clinical negligence lawyer welcomes widening of independent review into maternity failings
A leading clinical negligence lawyer has welcomed the decision to widen an independent review into maternity services at Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Trust.
Campaign groups launch legal action against Data Protection Act immigration exemption
Two campaign groups have launched formal legal action against the government's Immigration Exemption, contained in the Data Protection Act 2018, which passed into law in May this year.