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British Museum religious treasures could be legally restored to Ethiopian Orthodox Church
Ethiopian treasures stored in British Museum vaults could be legally restored to the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, UK public law experts believe.
Coronavirus simulation report Exercise Alice among seven released after campaign by NHS doctor Moosa Qureshi
The NHS doctor who has been fighting a legal campaign to lay bare government preparedness for the COVID-19 pandemic has secured the release of seven Public Health England reports, including one into NHS preparedness for tackling a coronavirus pandemic.
Lawyer for victims of Afghan data breach calls for independent audit of MoD data policies
A leading data breach lawyer is calling for an independent audit of the Ministry of Defence’s data handling policies and practices following further data breaches of sensitive personal data of Afghans seeking to relocate to the UK.
Teenager Frankie Thomas took her own life after reading graphic content online at school
An inquest into the death of 15-year-old Frances-Rose Thomas, known as Frankie, has concluded that the teenager took her own life after reading graphic online content relating to self-harm and suicide that she accessed through a school iPad while on school premises, when she ought to have been in lessons but was unsupervised for over two hours.
Inquest into the death of Philip Lowe
An inquest has concluded that a mistaken diagnosis and missed opportunity for treatment directly contributed to the death of rural economy expert and retired University of Newcastle professor, Philip Lowe OBE.
Family of world-famous opera singer Jessye Norman issues medical negligence case
The family of world-famous opera singer Jessye Norman, who died in September 2019 aged 74, is continuing medical negligence claims against two private doctors and a London private hospital.
Natasha’s Law welcomed by food safety lawyer as “monumental” step forward for allergy sufferers
The introduction of Natasha’s Law today (1 October 2021), which requires full ingredients labelling on pre-packed for direct sale foods, has been welcomed by food safety lawyer Michelle Victor.
UK product safety regulation needs urgent action to be fit for purpose
A damning Parliamentary report into UK product safety and regulation is demanding urgent action to make the system fit for purpose.
High Court asked to look again at second Jodey Whiting inquest decision
An application for permission to appeal the High Court’s judgment not to grant a second inquest into the death of Jodey Whiting has been lodged with the court.
Cosmetic safety lawyer welcomes ban on Botox and fillers for under 18s
The Botulinum Toxin and Cosmetic Fillers (Children) Act 2021 comes into force tomorrow, 1 October 2021 and bans Botox and fillers for under 18-year-olds.
Rights: Community: Action in Court of Appeal over changes to planning laws
Campaign group Rights: Community: Action (RCA) will take its claim that sweeping changes to the planning system are unlawful to the Court of Appeal on Tuesday, 5 October.
Paedophile Aaron Blake used uniform for access to children
Convicted sex offender and former Cub Scout leader Aaron Blake has been jailed again after more offences emerged when he told someone he was hoping to play Father Christmas in local schools.