2018 News
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Friends of the Earth launches High Court legal challenge to Heathrow expansion
Formal legal action has begun at the High Court over claims the decision by the Government to allow the building of a third runway at Heathrow Airport is unlawful as it fails to address the UK's climate change obligations.
Man with learning disability awarded compensation following allegations of ill-treatment and excessive restraint at NHS Assessment & Treatment Unit
Lawyers for a 45 year old man with Autistic Spectrum Disorder and epilepsy have reached an out-of-court settlement on behalf their client following alleged failures in his care at an NHS Assessment & Treatment Unit.
Leading asbestos lawyer highlights Indian asbestos workers claims
Leading asbestos lawyer Harminder Bains highlights the plight of asbestos workers in India ahead of documentary film directed by Belgian filmmaker Daniel Lambo
Health campaigner wins legal fight against downgrading of local walk-in centre
The High Court has today ruled in favour of a healthcare campaigners after she challenged a decision by the local health authorities to close an urgent walk in centre.
10m Dixons Carphone customers now thought to be affected by 2017 data breach of their personal information
Dixons Carphone have today admitted that the personal data of 10 million customers may have been affected by a data breach in 2017, almost ten times the number it previously estimated had been affected.
Landmark case allows key documents on asbestos dangers to be shared
Judgment from Court of Appeal allows court documents to be released to Asbestos Victims Support Group Forum UK
Men with severe disabilities win compensation following Universal Credit discrimination
The Government has settled a case of unlawful discrimination against two men with severe disabilities who both saw their benefits dramatically reduced when they moved Local Authority and were required to claim Universal Credit.
Woman who was prescribed lithium receives judgment and her indemnity costs
A vulnerable patient has succeeded in her complex medical negligence claim
MPs slam Facebook's "serious failings" in report identifying the misuse of personal data as threatening our democracy.
Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) Committee warns of threat to democracy
Inquest finds significant failings in the care of Sophie Payne
Sophie Payne took her own life whilst in the care of Queen Mary Hospital in Roehampton