2019 News
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British Airways facing record £183 million fine over data hack of customer information
British Airways is facing a fine of £183 million for the loss in 2018 of personal and financial data belonging to 500,000 of its customers.
Inquest finds Vittoria Baker was unlawfully killed by her daughter who was mentally unwell
The inquest into the death of Vittoria Baker, aged 52, from Oxford, has concluded that she was unlawfully killed by her daughter K, who was mentally unwell.
Paralysed man Paul Lamb applies to High Court to change assisted dying law
Paul Lamb, who is paralysed from the neck down, has this week applied to the High Court for permission to judicially review the UK's law on assisted dying. Through his law firm Leigh Day and supported by campaign group Humanists UK, Paul has now applied to the High Court in the next stage of his bid to challenge the law.
Compensation secured for woman who suffered brain damage at BUPA hospital
A woman who suffered brain damage following bowel surgery has secured compensation to help pay for the ongoing support and care she now needs as a result of the injury.
Supreme Court to hear bedroom tax case
An appeal is to be heard in the Supreme Court on Wednesday 3 July 2019 in an important constitutional case on the powers of specialist tribunals and local authorities relating to the bedroom tax.
Latest stage in potential legal action over breast implants
Leigh Day are handling enquires from over 350 women who have the Allergan Biocell textured implants. 11 of the women have developed BIA-ALCL.
Supreme Court refuses permission for Government to appeal on judges' pensions
The Supreme Court has refused the government's application for permission to appeal in the case of judges' pensions.
Lawyer for injured women welcomes trust's decision to dismiss surgeon Tony Dixon
A clinical negligence lawyer representing a group of women who claim they were injured following surgery carried out by Tony Dixon has welcomed the announcement by North Bristol NHS Trust that he has been dismissed.
Lawyers for parents of Natasha Ednan-Laperouse 'elated' after charity launch
Lawyers representing the parents of Natasha Ednan-Laperouse say they are elated as the Government announces 'Natasha's law' whilst new allergy foundation is launched.
Women with Allergan breast implants considering legal action
A group of women who have textured breast implants from manufacturer Allergan are considering legal action following reports that the implants have been linked to a rare form of cancer, known as BIA-ALCL.
Court of Appeal finds Government broke law over Saudi Arabia arms sales
Campaigners have welcomed a Court of Appeal decision to overturn a 2017 High Court judgment which allowed the UK government to continue licensing the export of arms to Saudi Arabia for use in Yemen. The appeal hearing took place in April 2019. The judgment comes amidst global concern over the use of these weapons against civilians.