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Dementia carers challenge family visiting guidance issued to care homes
Campaigners working to improve life for those living with dementia claim the guidance given to care homes over visits to family members during the pandemic is unlawful.
Claim is filed over alleged human rights abuses at Tanzanian diamond mine
A claim has been filed in the high court on behalf of more than 30 Tanzanian nationals who allege human rights abuses at the Williamson diamond mine, owned by British company Petra Diamonds Limited, in Tanzania.
Friends of the Earth challenges British Government investment in Mozambique gas project
Friends of the Earth has issued a legal challenge to the decision by the Department of Trade to invest USD 1 billion in a major gas project off the coast of Mozambique.
Garrick Club faces legal challenge over 'gentlemen-only' membership
A female entrepreneur has instructed Leigh Day and barrister, Jennifer Danvers of Cloisters chambers, to take legal action against the Garrick Club for treating women 'less favourably than it treats men' and for putting them at a particular disadvantage as compared to men.
Ministry of Defence blacklists investigative journalist group Declassified UK
Lawyers are seeking urgent clarification from the Ministry of Defence about an apparent policy to refuse to respond to enquiries from leading investigative journalist group Declassified UK.
Family's dismay at sentence given to speeding driver who caused death of cyclist Anthony Satterthwaite
The family of cyclist Anthony Satterthwaite who was killed by a speeding driver have voiced their dismay at the sentence given by a judge.
Leigh Day client gives evidence in Coroner's Service review to help other bereaved families
A bereaved father is due to give evidence on Tuesday 8 September to the House of Commons Justice Committee in their inquiry on The Coroner Service.
Legal challenge to exclusion of waste incinerators from post-Brexit emissions trading scheme
A legal challenge has been issued to the Government's decision to exclude municipal waste incinerators from the UK Emissions Trading Scheme which will replace the existing EU Emissions Trading Scheme after the UK leaves the EU.
Judges to consider legal challenge to new planning laws
A legal bid to halt sweeping changes to planning laws in the UK will be heard in October.
Support in Lords for Cumberlege Review recommendations
Lawyers representing families who want to see the Cumberlege Review recommendations actioned as soon as possible say they are encouraged by support voiced in the Lords debate on the Medicines and Medical Devices Bill today.
Lockdown denies crash victims access to rehabilitation and justice, says RoadPeace
Road collision victims charity RoadPeace is reporting that lockdown has negatively impacted crash victims because of court closures, over-stretched police, and social-distancing measures.
Legal challenge to sweeping changes to planning law
An urgent legal case has been issued to challenge major planning changes due to be introduced next week.