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Asbestos Mesothelioma

Family of former betting shop manager and factory worker call for witnesses following asbestos-related death

The family of a former betting shop manager and factory worker are appealing for more information following his death from an incurable asbestos-related cancer.

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Kabwe Landscape
International Kabwe Lead poisoning

Zambian lead poisoning claim against Anglo American to be heard at Supreme Court of Appeal in South Africa

A Supreme Court of Appeal hearing is set to take place in South Africa over a class action lawsuit being brought by 140,000 women and children in Kabwe, Zambia, who allege lead poisoning from a former Anglo American mine.

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Product recall Product safety

Consumer lawyer voices concern over unsafe baby products as UK government announces further recalls

As further unsafe baby products have been recalled by the Office for Product Safety and Standards, a consumer lawyer has raised concerns over the continued sale of baby products which can cause serious injury or fatalities.

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Awards UEFA

Manchester lawyer representing more than a thousand Liverpool fans against UEFA receives international recognition

Leigh Day partner Clare Campbell was recognised as Personal Injury Lawyer of the Year at the Pan-European Organisation of Personal Injury Lawyers (PEOPIL) Annual Conference in Brussels earlier this month.

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Human rights European Court of Human Rights Election interference

Former MPs take case against government over failure to investigate UK election interference to European Grand Chamber

Former MPs Caroline Lucas, Alyn Smith and Ben Bradshaw are escalating their legal challenge against the government over its failure to investigate foreign interference in UK elections.

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Christopher Godden And Jean Godden
Asbestos Asbestos and mesothelioma Appeal

Mother of former factory labourer appeals for witnesses after her son’s death from mesothelioma

The mother of a former labourer from Kent is urging people who may have information about the presence of asbestos at Haffenden factory to come forward.

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Human rights Public inquiry Inquests

Bereaved families and survivors call for public inquiry as report reveals major State failures in response to nihilistic pro-suicide forum

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Ministry Of Defence
Discrimination Ministry of defence

Ministry of Defence settles £12 million claim over discriminatory armed forces housing policy

Around 4,000 members of the armed forces are expected to receive around £1,000 in compensation after the Ministry of Defence settled a legal claim over rent allowances being denied to younger and unmarried personnel.

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Human rights Environment Badger culling High court

High Court rejects Natural England bid to hike legal costs for campaigners challenging badger culling

An attempt by Natural England to hike campaigners’ legal costs to challenge badger culling licences has been blocked by the High Court.

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Maternity Leeds Maternity services Maternal injury

Medical negligence lawyer welcomes independent inquiry into maternity failings at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Leigh Day’s Head of Medical Negligence Suzanne White has welcomed the announcement of an independent inquiry into maternity services at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust following a series of critical inspections and regulatory concerns.

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Personal injury Cycling Road deaths Road safety Roadpeace All Party Parliamentary Group Parliament

Fatal road crashes report could be a vital step toward meaningful change for victims, leading personal injury lawyer says

A new report warning that families of those killed in road crashes are being failed by the justice system has a chance to be “a vital step toward meaningful change”, a leading personal injury lawyer says.

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Gatwick Airport
Environment Airport Pollution

Legal challenge against second Gatwick runway begins

Campaign group Communities Against Gatwick Noise Emissions (CAGNE) has put forward a legal challenge opposing the construction of a second operating runway at Gatwick Airport.