2019 News
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Wild Justice has secured a landmark victory for UK wildlife in its first legal case
The legal campaigning group Wild Justice has secured a landmark victory for UK wildlife in its first legal case, which challenged Natural England's decision to issue licences for the lethal control of birds.
Men convicted for child sexual abuse at children's homes in London and Cardiff
Two men have been convicted of abusing young boys at children's homes in the 1970s and 1980s.
Five-figure compensation for delay to cancer treatment by Barnet Hospital
The widow of an 82-year-old man has settled her medical negligence case
Parenting support club Bounty could face compensation claims following data breach fine
Parenting support company Bounty fined £400,000 for illegally sharing member info
Birthrights and Leigh Day announce partnership to promote women's rights in childbirth
Birthrights, the UK's human rights in childbirth charity, and Leigh Day, a law firm specialising in clinical negligence and human rights, have announced a new partnership over three years, building on previous joint work on specific projects.
European Court of Human Rights finds Government breached prisoners' human rights by refusing to allow them to vote
The European Court of Human Rights has ruled again today that the blanket ban preventing serving prisoners from voting represents a violation of Article 3 of Protocol No. 1 of the European Convention on Human Rights
Landmark Judgment on Data Protection Act 1998
Leigh Day represent distinguished medical expert in his claim to obtain information from asbestos lobbyist
Supreme Court rules Zambian villagers' case against Vedanta to be heard in English courts
The Supreme Court has ruled today that a case brought by almost 2,000 Zambian villagers against Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) and its parent company Vedanta Resources Plc can be heard by the English courts. KCM is a Zambian company which is a subsidiary of UK-based Vedanta.
Family of Molly Russell welcomes Online Harms White Paper
The family of Molly Russell has welcomed the government's Online Harms White Paper launched today but warned that the proposed independent regulator must be given sufficient powers to be effective at making the internet a safer place for young people.
Court of Appeal to hear legal challenge against arms sales to Saudi Arabia
The legal challenge brought by the Campaign Against Arms Trade (CAAT) against the government in relation to arms exports to Saudi Arabia will be heard in the Court of Appeal between Tuesday 9 April to Thursday 11 April 2019.
High Court rules chicken catcher bosses exploited workers in modern slavery case
High Court rules in favour of Lithuanian men modern slavery case and against "worst gangmaster ever"
Lawyer for Windrush victims warns of compensation deficits and unfair exclusions
A compensation scheme has been announced by Home Secretary Sajid Javid today to help those affected by the Windrush scandal.