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Gap in the law covering sexual offences with children to be presented to ECHR
A gap in the law which means certain historic cases of unlawful sex with teenage girls cannot be prosecuted will be brought to the attention of the European Court of Human Rights.
Fishermen rescued from TN Trawlers boat settle claim against Home Office
Migrant fishermen who have been recognised as victims of modern slavery on UK vessels have received compensation from the UK Government.
Inquest finds disjointed care and poor coordination between care providers contributed to Nottinghamshire woman's death at 22
An inquest into the death of 22-year-old Beth Langton has found that poor co-ordination between the agencies responsible for her care contributed to her decision to take her own life at her supported living accommodation.
Appeal Court upholds bail for Diego Garcia asylum seekers amid serious concerns for their welfare
The British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) Court of Appeal has upheld the granting of bail to 47 asylum seekers who have been stranded for nearly three years on the joint US-UK military base of the island of Diego Garcia.
Mother of milk allergy teenager Hannah Jacobs calls for serious changes in anaphylaxis training
The mother of 13-year-old Hannah Jacobs has called for allergy training to be taken more seriously by businesses and healthcare professionals following the death of her daughter due to a severe allergic reaction to a hot chocolate drink containing cow’s milk.
Infected blood compensation scheme is welcome but lawyers raise concerns for HCV victims
Human rights lawyers at law firm Leigh Day representing victims of the contaminated blood scandal cautiously welcomed the government’s compensation scheme but raised concerns that the proposals appeared to not address the long fought against disparity of those infected with mono-HCV and mono-HIV.
Widower appeals for information about factory following wife’s asbestos-related death
The widower of a woman who worked in a factory in Harrogate is appealing for information following her death from mesothelioma - a cancer caused by asbestos exposure.
Death of Laura-Jane Seaman avoidable and contributed to by neglect, coroner concludes
The inquest into the death of a mother-of-five, who begged medical staff not to let her die, has concluded that her death was avoidable and contributed to by neglect. The coroner also accepted that Article 2 of the European Convention of Human Rights, the right to life, was engaged because of the role of the state in her death.
Abuse claim case settled against teacher, housemaster and scout master Mark Cory
A civil abuse claim has been settled against the estate of deceased teacher, housemaster and scout leader Mark Cory following a call for witness evidence earlier this year.
Legal challenge launched against granting of badger culling licences against scientific advice
Wildlife groups Badger Trust and Wild Justice have begun a legal challenge after the government’s nature conservation agency Natural England issued additional badger culling licences against scientific advice from its own experts.
Scout Association settles case for child sexual abuse committed by Barry Warren
A former Scout has settled his child sexual abuse case with the Scout Association for abuse by scout leader Barry Warren at 7th South Lynn Scout group in 1993.
Investigations into Crovalimab drug trial compensation claim after participant’s nerve damage diagnosis
Law firm Leigh Day is investigating a claim on behalf of a woman who suffered nerve damage after taking part in a clinical trial related to the drug crovalimab (trade name Piasky).