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Disabled prisoner receives settlement for discrimination and breach of human rights
A severely disabled prisoner has received compensation for the discrimination he suffered because of his disabilities while serving a nine-month prison sentence.
Hopes of COVID-19 vaccine after patient trials show promising data
Yesterday the world received the very welcome news that a COVID-19 vaccine could be cleared for use before December if regulators approve safety data.
Death of Philippa Day, aged 27
A pre-inquest review has been held at Nottinghamshire Coroner's Court into the death of Philippa Day.
Working mum's upfront childcare costs case to be heard by High Court
A single mum who had to cut her working hours and fell into debt as a result of paying upfront childcare costs will have a hearing in the High Court this week.
Teenager died following failings by agencies to deal with her anorexia
A coroner has found that multiple failings in the care of a teenager with anorexia were probably causative of her death
Pregnant then Screwed granted permission for judicial review of SEISS impact on women on maternity leave
Campaign group Pregnant then Screwed has been granted permission for judicial review of the way women on maternity leave have been treated under the government's self employed income support scheme (SEISS).
Sikh Federation will continue campaign for recognition of Sikhs as a distinct ethnic group
Amrik Singh Gill and the Sikh Federation say they plan to continue their campaign to ensure the distinctiveness of the Sikh community is recognised in the UK after the High Court rejected their judicial review claim.
Urgent safety notice issued for Basildon maternity unit
Basildon hospital maternity unit has been issued with an urgent safety notice, according to a BBC report.
Defra announces protection of wildlife sites from release of millions of gamebirds
Environmental campaign group Wild Justice has today welcomed measures announced by the Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to ensure that wildlife sites in England are protected from the impact of the annual release of millions of non-native gamebirds.
£725,000 settlement secured for former labourer following mesothelioma diagnosis
A six-figure settlement has been secured for a former labourer following his diagnosis with mesothelioma, an asbestos-related cancer.
Will UN treaty be enough to prevent human rights abuses caused by mining and toxic waste?
UN attempts to address human rights abuses caused by the environmental degradations of mining and toxic waste came under the spotlight at a joint United Nations Side Event by Franciscans International, the UN Rapporteur on Toxics and Leigh Day.
Legal challenge to Government's failure to investigate Russian threat to UK democratic processes
A cross-party group of Parliamentarians and democracy campaign group, the Citizens has issued court proceedings.