2019 News
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High Court grants permission for wildlife trust's judicial review of Varsity Expressway decision
The Berks, Bucks and Oxon Wildlife Trust (BBOWT) has been granted permission by the High Court to challenge the government's selection of corridors for the route of a new highway and associated homes between Oxford and Cambridge.
Government's provisions for blind voters to be challenged in the High Court
The High Court will hear a legal challenge to the government's provisions for blind voters on Wednesday 6th March 2019.
Inquest into the death of Colette McCulloch to begin on 6 March
The inquest into the death of 35-year-old Colette McCulloch will be held at Bedfordshire Coroner's Court from Wednesday 6th March 2019.
Use of potentially toxic medical device suspended by NHS hospitals
Several NHS hospitals have reportedly stopped using a device that is thought to have potentially exposed patients to high levels of aluminium.
Legal challenge to biomass rules in Renewable Energy Directive issued at European court
A group of individuals and NGOs from across Europe and the United States are bringing a legal challenge against the EU Directive on Renewable Energy 2018. The case has been formally lodged at the Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU) today.
Government's right to rent 'hostile environment' policy ruled unlawful by the High Court
A central part of the government's 'hostile environment' policy has been ruled incompatible with the Human Rights Act by the High Court.
Former NHS worker appeals after asbestos-related cancer diagnosis
A former NHS worker is appealing for help to find the cause of her asbestos exposure after being diagnosed with mesothelioma.
Successful claim for delayed diagnosis of Hodgkin's lymphoma
A young mother has agreed a provisional settlement of her medical negligence claim after medical staff failed to diagnose her Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Family of Leeds man appeals for information following his asbestos cancer death
The family of a Leeds man who died aged 71 from asbestos related cancer, mesothelioma, are asking his old workmates to help solve the mystery of where he was exposed to the deadly dust.
Cyclist left with severely fractured knee following collision with car
Woman convicted of driving without due care and attention following a collision with a cyclist in Newcastle
Appliance safety lawyer supports call for publication of OPSS report
A solicitor who represents over 50 people who have been affected by Whirlpool appliance fires, has backed calls by consumer organisation Which? to urge the Office of Product Safety and Standards to publish findings of its investigations into Whirlpool tumble dryers.
Six-figure settlement reached following malpositioned hip replacement surgery
A man who underwent a negligent hip replacement, and suffered for years with malpositioned hip components, has received compensation from the NHS Commissioning Board.