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Legal challenge over regulation of genetically modified organisms
Environmental advocacy group Beyond GM has begun legal action against the UK government, challenging new regulations that it believes will allow certain genetically modified organisms (GMOs) to enter the food system and environment without safety testing, labelling or traceability.
Forbury Gardens terror attack victims’ families welcome pledges for change from Home Secretary
The families of the victims of the Forbury Gardens terror attack have given a cautious welcome to pledges for change and improvements to the Prevent programme and other UK anti-terror measures.
Catastrophic MoD data breach of sensitive personal information increases risk to safety of Afghans who worked with UK Forces
The lifting of a super injunction by the High Court in London has revealed that the Ministry of Defence (MoD) experienced a serious data breach of the sensitive personal data of many thousands of Afghan citizens in 2022.
Medical staff must “respect the patient” urges leading medical negligence lawyer at summit to challenge maternity care failings
A leading medical negligence lawyer has urged medical staff to “respect the patient” and to remember their legal right to autonomy and consent as national healthcare specialists and policymakers met for a maternity safety summit.
Former GP Gregory Manson jailed for sexual assault of male patients
Former GP Gregory Manson was jailed for seven years after he was convicted of 14 sexual assaults and four indecent assaults on patients.
Review finds failures in Swansea Bay University Health Board maternity care
An independent review into maternity care at Swansea Bay University Health Board hospitals has found failures in its delivery of care and governance structure.
An allergen at school and delayed administration of adrenaline probably contributed to the death of Benedict Blythe
A jury has concluded that five-year-old Benedict Blythe, from Stamford, died following an accidental exposure to his allergen in school.
Infected Blood Compensation Scheme report is an opportunity to rebuild trust with the infected blood community
Leigh Day lawyers have welcomed the recommendations of the Infected Blood Inquiry over the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme.
Royal College of Midwives Maternity Safety Summit will address need for systemic change in maternity care
A Maternity Safety Summit hosted by Progress in Partnership, with The Royal College of Midwives (RCM), law firm Leigh Day, policymakers, and national healthcare specialists will challenge repeated mistakes and failings in maternal and neonatal care.
Parliament to debate child combat sports safeguarding next week in light of death of Alex Eastwood
MP for Liverpool Walton, Dan Carden, has secured an adjournment debate in the House of Commons on Tuesday 8 July to address the urgent need for national safeguarding of child participation in combat sports, following the death of 15-year-old kickboxing champion Alex Eastwood.
BCA drivers one step closer to compensation as Employment Appeal Tribunal dismisses company’s latest challenge
Drivers working for British Car Auctions (BCA) have secured a major victory in their long-running fight for workers' rights, after the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) dismissed a challenge by BCA to their case.
Leigh Day celebrates wins at Manchester Legal Awards
Leigh Day is celebrating the work of partner Stephen Jones, who won Partner of the Year, and head of human resources Jonathan Bond, who won the Corporate Culture & Wellbeing Champions award, at last night's Manchester Legal Awards (3 July 2025).