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Settlement reached for Addison Lee drivers in workers’ rights claim
Three Addison Lee drivers have reached an out of court settlement with the private hire company in a long running battle for workers’ rights such as holiday pay and minimum wage.

Sri Lankan asylum seekers challenge unlawful detention on Diego Garcia
Six Sri Lankan asylum seekers, including one child, who claim they are being unlawfully detained on the British Island Territory (BIOT) of Diego Garcia have been granted a hearing on the island where they will be represented by their UK lawyers.

Oxford University academics win employee status legal challenge
Oxford University tutors, Rebecca Abrams and Alice Jolly, have won their claim for employee status at an Employment Tribunal hearing.

Planning inspectors were wrong to water down West Oxfordshire Council’s net zero plans for Salt Cross Garden Village, judge rules
Rights and climate collective Rights: Community: Action (RCA) has won its legal challenge to a decision to water down the net zero ambitions of West Oxfordshire District Council in its plan for Salt Cross Garden Village.

Friends of the Earth High Court hearing over plan to keep UK on track to meet Net Zero
Friends of the Earth, represented by law firm Leigh Day, has a court hearing taking place 20-22 February to challenge the Government’s Carbon Budget Delivery Plan (CBDP).

Family appeals for information following Manchester engineer’s asbestos-related death
A former engineer at Francis Shaw and Company’s Manchester factory died from an asbestos-related lung disease, which his family believe may have been caused by asbestos exposure at the factory.

Students launch discrimination case against the University of Chichester after African History course is axed
A group of students are taking legal action against the University of Chichester alleging discrimination and breach of contract after it terminated a groundbreaking programme in the History of Africa and the African Diaspora while they were part way through their studies.

Amazon launches recalls and alerts page for product safety concerns
Online delivery giant Amazon has launched a new feature allowing customers to view product recall and safety information for items purchased via its online store.

Public warning over glycerol in slush-ice drinks after hospitalisation of three-year-old
A mother from Glasgow is raising awareness about the potential side effects of glycerol toxicity in slush-ice drinks after her young child fell unconscious earlier this year.

Infected Blood Inquiry lawyers call for more detail on expert group appointed to advise on compensation
Infected Blood Inquiry lawyers have called for more information about an expert group appointed to advise on “detailed technical considerations” on compensation recommendations.

OPSS recall over 60 items of sporting safety equipment
The Office of Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has recalled a number of climbing harnesses and life jackets over the past week, following several other product recalls of sporting equipment.

Police officer calls for independent investigation into the Police Federation of England & Wales over victimisation of members and failure to reform
A serving police officer is calling for an public inquiry or an external review into the actions of the Police Federation of England & Wales (PFEW) after a tribunal last year found it victimised and discriminated against officers involved in police pension claims.