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High Court rules diesel emissions scandal claims against Mercedes and two other manufacturers will lead the way for claims of more than 1.2 million vehicle owners
The High Court has ruled that legal claims against Mercedes and two additional vehicle manufacturers, to be determined at a later date, will go ahead as the lead claims in the diesel emissions scandal, with a first trial potentially taking place in February 2025.

Parents pay tribute to their “unique, endearing, loving and inquisitive” son on the first anniversary of the nine-year-old’s death from sepsis
A year after the death of Dylan Cope from septic shock his devastated parents are warning others to be aware of the condition and the “frightening speed” at which it can progress, particularly in children who, unlike adults, can often compensate but then rapidly deteriorate.

Afghan national’s lawyer welcomes Ministry of Defence fine for “particularly egregious” data breach of Afghan nationals’ personal data
The Information Commissioner’s Office, the independent body responsible for upholding information rights and data privacy, has fined the Ministry of Defence £350,000 for disclosing personal information of 265 Afghan nationals seeking relocation to the UK shortly after the Taliban took control of Afghanistan in 2021. The ICO found that “the egregious breach let down those to whom our country owes so much” and that the error could have resulted in a threat to life.

Interpreters and translators providing public sector services take legal action for fair pay
A translator agency that has contracts with several public sector services including NHS Trusts, police forces and local councils is denying thousands of its workers the rights they are entitled to, according to law firm Leigh Day.

High Court hearing on future of Stonehenge
On Tuesday 12 December Save Stonehenge World Heritage Site (SSWHS) will be at the High Court to seek a judicial review of the Government’s decision to approve a £2.5bn road scheme through Stonehenge World Heritage Site, for a second time.

Child receives settlement following a delayed diagnosis of spinal infection
A one-year-old child was left in unnecessary pain after her GP failed to refer her to hospital where she was eventually diagnosed with an infection of her spine.

Save Our Safer Streets in legal challenge to decision to remove Low Traffic Neighbourhoods in Tower Hamlets
Save Our Safer Streets (SOSS) is a community group which campaigns to protect Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs) in Tower Hamlets has applied for a judicial review of whether Mayor Lutfur Rahman acted unlawfully when he decided in September to remove the schemes.

Lincolnshire campaigner in legal challenge to save Lincolnshire Wolds from oil production
Campaigner, Mathilda Dennis, supported by SOS Biscathorpe is hoping to stop new oil production going ahead in the heart of Lincolnshire.
HMP Stoke Heath inmate Martin Willis’ death caused in part by lack of precautions by prison and healthcare staff
An inquest jury concluded that 55 year-old Martin Willis took his own life whilst the balance of his mind was disturbed, but that this had been caused in part by inadequate precautions and poor communication by prison staff and healthcare staff at HMP Stoke Health.

Compensation paid to man who suffered cognitive impairment after anaesthetist’s medication error
A five-figure settlement has been secured after a man was given the wrong drug during a cardiac bypass procedure, leading to heavy bleeding and ongoing health problems.

Guide to disabled people’s care funding rights during hospital stays produced by Cameron Mitchell’s legal team
Lawyers who helped a severely disabled man challenge benefits cuts which threatened to leave him without adequate care during a lengthy stay in hospital have, together with Inclusion London, produced a guide to help other people know their rights when they find themselves in similar circumstances.