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Western Sahara Campaign UK granted permission for judicial review of post-Brexit trade deal with Morocco
Western Sahara Campaign UK has been granted permission by the High Court to bring a judicial review against the government’s decision to adopt the UK-Morocco Association Agreement.
Court allows Malawian child farmer claims against British American Tobacco and Imperial to proceed
The High Court has dismissed an application to strike out the claim brought by more than 7,000 Malawian tobacco farmers against British American Tobacco and Imperial including over 3,000 children.
Sex abuse choirmaster and teacher Mark Burgess faces sentencing hearing
A former choirmaster and teacher Mark Burgess has been convicted of sexually abusing 13 children between 1975 and 2009.
Blind student strikes blow for equality at Student Loans Company
A student, who is registered blind, has won a settlement against the Student Loans Company after she was unable to fill in a Disabled Students’ Allowance application form because it was inaccessible to individuals who are visually impaired.
Campaigners for care home residents want talks to address outstanding issues over guidance
Campaigners whose legal action has secured an easing of restrictions for people living in care homes have offered to sit down and talk with the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) to help solve remaining issues.
Campaigners and MPs to consider appeal of Russia Report decision
Campaign group the Citizens and several MPs are considering an appeal of the decision handed down by the High Court yesterday.
Police officers settle doctor-abuse claims with Avon and Somerset Police
Police officers who were abused by shamed police medical professional Dr Reginald Bunting say they have been badly let down by Avon and Somerset Constabulary.
Campaigners and MPs seek permission for judicial review of Russia Report
Campaign group and a number of MPs are seeking permission for a judicial review of the government’s decision not to act on the findings of the Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament that Russia has interfered in UK electoral processes.
Resident’s refused permission to appeal South Oxfordshire Local Plan decision
Bioabundance Community Interest Company has been refused permission to appeal the decision of the High Court which had rejected Bioabundance’s case against South Oxfordshire District Council and the Secretary of State for Housing.
High Court hearing in judicial review claim against Stonehenge World Heritage Site road decision
A three-day High Court hearing will begin on Wednesday 23 June, 2021 in the legal challenge to the decision to allow a new A303 dual carriageway and tunnel within the Stonehenge World Heritage Site.
Kent woman appeals for information following her asbestos-related illness
A former office worker from Kent is appealing for information following her asbestos-related illness.
Man died following failure to arrange post-operative follow-up treatment to knee surgery
The family of a man who died following total knee replacement revision surgery have secured a five-figure settlement and an apology from the Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust.