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Leigh Day response to government consultation on licensing of non-surgical cosmetic procedures
Leigh Day has written to the Department of Health and Social Care providing its view on how to make non-surgical cosmetic procedures safer for consumers.
Final pre-inquest review hearing into deaths of Forbury Gardens murder victims James Furlong, Dr David Wails, and Joseph Ritchie-Bennett
Following the final pre-inquest review ahead of the 2024 inquest into the deaths of Forbury Gardens murder victims James Furlong, Dr David Wails, and Joseph Ritchie-Bennett, the men’s families have issued a statement.
Campaigners win permission to appeal against Sizewell C Nuclear Power Station ruling
Campaigners have won permission for another hearing to challenge the go ahead to build Sizewell C Nuclear Power Station on the issue of a permanent water supply and because of public interest in the development.
Barriers on Newcastle section of National Cycle Route ‘discriminate against recumbent tricycle user’ Alastair Fulcher
Disabled cyclist Alastair Fulcher is challenging Newcastle City Council over barriers on the National Cycle Route which bar his access to the cycle path at Pottery Bank.
Responses to Sammy Alban-Stanley Prevention of Future Deaths Report “woefully inadequate”
The mother of Sammy Alban-Stanley says Government departments have failed her son with their response to the Coroner’s Prevention of Future Deaths (PFDs) report issued following the inquest into Sammy’s death.
A keen motorcyclist who fears paralysis after undergoing unnecessary spinal surgery receives six-figure settlement
A patient who suffered new symptoms after experimental spinal surgery has received a six figure settlement, as well as provisional damages.
Feedback launches legal challenge to decision not to require food waste reporting
Food industry environmental campaigners have launched a legal challenge to the government’s decision to stick with a voluntary system for food waste measurement and reporting.
Thousands of taxi drivers urged to join fight for fair pay against Uber rival Veezu
Up to 12,500 taxi drivers working for the taxi operator Veezu could be entitled to thousands of pounds in compensation after being denied holiday pay and the National Minimum Wage.
Working Party on Sexual Misconduct in Surgery report welcomed by abuse lawyers
Lawyers working on behalf of medical staff who have experienced sexual abuse in the healthcare workplace welcomed the focus given to the issue nationally this week.
Daughters win settlement after mother’s asbestos exposure death at home
The family of Peggy Jones, a former head cook from London, has received a settlement following her death aged 88 from the asbestos-related respiratory condition, sarcomatoid mesothelioma, an aggressive form of cancer affecting the lining of the lungs.
British Cycling and Leigh Day call for end to “hazardous leniency” in sentencing of drivers who kill or injure cyclists and pedestrians
British Cycling and legal partner Leigh Day have today called for changes to the justice system to clamp down on repeat road offenders and bring an end to what they describe as “hazardous leniency” which allows some offenders to escape driving bans or being held accountable for their actions.
BA employees may have legal claim over payroll data breach
BA employees are among thousands of workers affected by a payroll data breach being investigated by law firm Leigh Day.