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DWP outlines safeguarding procedures for vulnerable benefits claimants
The Department of Work and Pensions has outlined how its safeguarding procedures will work following the deaths by suicides of claimants whose benefits had been stopped.
Campaigner granted permission for judicial review of planning permission for Surrey oil wells
A campaigner has won permission for judicial review of Surrey County Council's approval for oil wells at Horse Hill, Surrey.
More than £30 million compensation secured for seven-year-old boy who was starved of oxygen at birth
A child who suffered near-total deprivation of oxygen at his birth will receive more than £30 million in compensation to help provide lifelong care.
Settlement secured for late British ex-pat in asbestos-related claim
A man exposed to asbestos at Imperial Chemical Industries in the 1960s-70s has received compensation following a diagnosis of mesothelioma.
Briefing provided to Colombian judiciary on land rights decree
Leigh Day lawyers, jointly with the Law Society of England & Wales, have provided an expert briefing to the Colombian judiciary in a case governing the land rights of indigenous people.
Family of Errol Graham granted permission for judicial review challenging DWP
Following the death of Errol Graham the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will have to answer questions in court about the legality of its safeguarding policies and why it has not reviewed and revised those policies as it promised to do at his inquest.
Disabled benefit claimants issue claim for lost income under universal credit system
More than 300 severely disabled people have issued a claim in the High Court for lost income under the universal credit system.
Member of Islington Survivors Network successfully sues local authority for abuse in children's home
A survivor of childhood abuse at an Islington children's home has won her claim against Islington Council and will receive compensation.
Government agrees to issue guidance to ensure patients and families are involved in DNR decisions
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Matt Hancock, has said that he will publish two documents to ensure patients and families understand how Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) decisions are made in light of the current coronavirus pandemic.
Supreme Court hearing in Asda workers' equal pay battle
The long running equal pay battle for supermarket workers has reached a landmark stage this week.
Widow of shipbreaking worker free to pursue negligence claim
A widow whose husband was killed while dismantling a large vessel in a shipbreaking yard on the beaches of Bangladesh can press ahead with her claim against the UK-based shipping company involved in the vessel's sale.
Disabled woman given permission to legally challenge Norfolk County Council care charging policy
A young woman who has Down syndrome has been granted permission for Judicial Review of Norfolk County Council's policy of charging people for essential care and support.