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Leading experts urge data watchdog to investigate “covert” and “discriminatory” checks on people speaking at government events
Two prominent independent experts are calling on the data watchdog to investigate government “due diligence” checks carried out on people invited to speak at government events.
Court of Appeal dismisses Kingdom of Spain’s state immunity argument in employment discrimination claim
The Court of Appeal has rejected a legal bid for state immunity from the Kingdom of Spain in an employment discrimination claim brought by a former Spanish embassy employee.
Former pupil wins claim for battery and false imprisonment at Mulberry Bush School
A former pupil at Mulberry Bush School in Oxford has won his claim for battery and false imprisonment by staff.
Coroner to consider whether lessons can be learned by hospitals after the death of student nurse Zoe Bell following 12-hour wait in A&E
A coroner has said he will consider whether lessons need to be learned after the inquest into the death of 28-year-old student nurse Zoe Bell, who died at Stoke Mandeville Hospital on Christmas Eve 2022 after spending more than 12 hours in the A&E department.
Romani Gypsies and Irish Traveller communities accuse Manchester Police of “shocking” discrimination after children forced away from Christmas markets
A charity representing Romani Gypsy, Roma and Irish Traveller communities has brought a complaint against Greater Manchester Police (GMP) after children were allegedly turned away from the Manchester Christmas markets and forced onto trains.
Environment lawyers call on water regulators to address sewage concerns
Environment lawyers at law firm Leigh Day have called on water regulators to address problems with the regulation of combined sewer overflows.
Family of former silver solderer and NHS nurse receive substantial compensation for asbestos cancer claim
The family of a woman who died after being diagnosed with mesothelioma, an asbestos related cancer, have received compensation from her former employers.
Campaigners to appeal Tower Hamlets Lower Traffic Neighbourhoods judgment
Campaigners at Save our Safer Streets (SOSS) will be applying for permission to appeal after their legal challenge to try to keep Lower Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs) in Tower Hamlets was rejected by the High Court.
Supreme Court finds Tamil asylum seekers were unlawfully detained on Diego Garcia
The Supreme Court of the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) has found that Tamil Sri Lankan asylum seekers held for over three years on Diego Garcia were unlawfully detained.
Human rights lawyers warn cutting edge neurotechnology could change people’s sense of personal responsibility
Human rights lawyers have warned that advances in neurotechnology, a science which connects people’s nervous system with electronic devices, could change what it means to be responsible for our own actions, as leaders in the field met with academics and legal professionals in London.
Court of Appeal confirms allegations of forced labour and dangerous conditions at Malaysian factories making products for Dyson can be heard in UK
The Court of Appeal has today ruled that a legal case brought by migrant workers against Dyson regarding allegations of forced labour and dangerous conditions at two Malaysian factories, which made electronics products for Dyson, can be heard in the English courts.
Man receives five-figure settlement after developing an impulse control disorder with uncontrolled gambling and spending over four years due to Ropinirole
A man from Hampshire has received £70,000 in a settlement after developing an impulse control disorder from his prescription of the drug Ropinirole.