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Judge rules that Immigration Exemption in Data Protection Act is still unlawful
A judge has ruled that that the Immigration Exemption in the Data Protection Act 2018 is still unlawful despite Government measures to bring it in line with safeguarding requirements listed in regulations.
Legal challenge urges Government to give legal recognition to nonbinary people
A legal challenge has been issued regarding the UK Government’s lack of recognition for nonbinary people through the overseas route in the gender recognition certificate process.
Shell seeks to delay Nigeria pollution claim by 13,000 villagers for another two years
A High Court hearing on Tuesday 4 April 2023 will hear an application by Shell that has the potential to delay the legal claims of pollution against the company from 13,000 Nigerian villagers for another two years.
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Former Marks and Spencer worker seeks info after asbestos-related illness
A former Marks and Spencer office manager is appealing for help from her former colleagues after being diagnosed with an asbestos related cancer, mesothelioma.
Listeria food safety warning issued over Baronet soft cheeses
A listeria food safety warning has been issued over Baronet semi soft cheeses.
Hodgkin’s Lymphoma patient receives settlement following delayed diagnosis
A pregnant woman who suffered a delayed diagnosis of Hodgkin’s Lymphoma has received a six-figure damages settlement.
Diesel drivers urged to hold manufacturers to account following damning emissions report
Hundreds of thousands of diesel drivers are looking to hold manufacturers to account for the alleged use of defeat devices in their vehicles which allow much higher levels of toxic emissions to be pumped into the air than are allowed by regulations.
Ex-Johnson Matthey worker seeks help after asbestos-related cancer diagnosis
Former Enfield factory worker, Calogero Ingrao, who believes his job at metal factory Johnson Matthey exposed him to lethal asbestos, is appealing to former work colleagues for help with a legal claim
Investigations continue into abuse claims at Hill End Adolescent Unit
Human rights lawyers are continuing their investigations on behalf of former patients of Hill End Adolescent Unit following allegations of abuse and over-sedation at the unit over a 25-year period.
Croydon Borough Council ordered to pay blind self-employed Dr Yusuf Ali Osman £500 damages over 2022 Council Tax Reduction scheme
Blind self-employed Dr Yusuf Ali Osman has been awarded £500 damages from Croydon Borough Council over changes to its Council Tax Reduction Scheme (CTR) in 2022.
Family marks 20 years since the death of Sabina Rizvi still awaiting an inquest
The family of Sabina Rizvi are marking 20 years since the loss of her life. Sabina lost her life some minutes away from Bexleyheath police station, South East London, in the early hours of 20 March 2003.
Judicial review hearing of changes to Croydon Borough Council Council Tax Reduction scheme
Blind self-employed Dr Yusuf Ali Osman will have a judicial review hearing on Wednesday 22 March of the changes made by Croydon Borough Council to its Council Tax Reduction Scheme (CTR) in 2022.