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Compensation secured for sexual assault victim of Dr Manish Shah
A woman who was repeatedly sexually assaulted by her GP, Dr Manish Shah, under the guise of legitimate medical examinations, has secured compensation from his former medical practice.
Home Office refuses to reveal results of consultation on Nationality and Borders Bill
Freedom from Torture has made an urgent appeal to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) to secure the release of vital consultation reports before the Nationalities and Borders Bill becomes law.
Settlements above £10,000 flat payment for Islington Survivors Network members
Two further compensation claims on behalf of members of Islington Survivors Network have been settled by the abuse claims team at Leigh Day.
Nationalities and Borders Bill would close UK to people fleeing war in Ukraine
Ukrainian people who want to take refuge in the UK may have to take their chances with people smugglers under current laws, and under the impending Nationality and Borders Bill they could be liable to prosecution and may be returned to the first country they arrived in after fleeing the war.
Asbestos Victims Support Forum reveals Cape knew dangers of Asbestolux.
Documents saved from destruction by a court battle led by the Asbestos Victims Support Groups Forum UK will be crucial for future asbestos compensation cases.
Country Squire articles, videos and tweets about Chris Packham were defamatory
A series of nine articles in Country Squire magazine, two videos on YouTube and eight tweets about Chris Packham were defamatory, according to a judgment handed down today.
Inquest into the death of anorexia nervosa patient Hayley Smith, aged 27
The jury hearing an inquest into the death of 27-year-old anorexia nervosa patient Hayley Smith has concluded that a series of failures contributed to her tragic death.
Leigh Day responds to Government’s consultation on the Human Rights Act 1998
Leigh Day has submitted its response to the Government’s consultation on its proposal to replace the Human Rights Act 1998 with a ‘British Bill of Rights’.
Judicial review hearing into licence for Hinkley Point C dredging in Severn Estuary
A two-and-a-half-day judicial review hearing will begin on Tuesday 8 March 2022 at 10.30am at the Royal Courts of Justice, London, into the licensing for dumping almost one million tonnes of mud and sediment in the Severn estuary.
Inquest into the death of Jack Ritchie concludes that gambling led to his death
The inquest into the death of Jack Ritchie has concluded that gambling led to his death and that multiple state failures caused his death.
Fitbit Ionic watches recalled after burns linked to overheated batteries are reported
Fitbit Ionic smartwatches have been recalled as a result of a burns scare.
Friends of the Earth granted permission for judicial review of Government’s Net Zero Strategy and Heating and Buildings Strategy
Environmental campaign group Friends of the Earth (FoE) has been granted permission for judicial review of the Government’s Net Zero Strategy (NZS) and Heating and Buildings Strategy (HBS).