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Court of Appeal rules in favour of Nigerian communities over alleged pollution by oil giant Shell in a ruling of major significance for future environmental claims
The Court of Appeal has granted a landmark appeal in the claim of two Nigerian communities whose environment has been devastated by oil pollution, allegedly caused by Shell plc’s Nigerian subsidiary SPDC.
Police identify 24 suspects over deaths at Gosport War Memorial Hospital
24 suspects have been identified by police investigating the deaths of hundreds of patients at Gosport War Memorial Hospital as case files have started to be sent to the Crown Prosecution Service.
Injured and bereaved people call for answers from TfL after figures show alarming rise in deaths and serious injuries on London transport network
A group of people injured or bereaved in incidents involving London tube trains and buses are calling on the government to ensure Transport for London addresses safety issues and reports serious incidents more openly.
Court of Appeal hears Shell Nigeria oil spill appeal which will have major implications for future environmental claims
The Court of Appeal is hearing the case of two rural Nigerian communities who allege the oil giant Shell caused devastating pollution to their land. The case will have major implications for the viability of similar environmental claims in future.
Retired GP Stephen Cox guilty of indecently assaulting female patients
Retired Berkshire GP Stephen Cox has been found guilty of indecently assaulting seven female patients.
Man with severe learning disabilities sustained fatal head injury while held in hospital ‘place of safety’ for ten days, jury hears
An inquest has heard that 26-year-old Declan Morrison died after spending over a week in a short-term unit designed to hold patients detained under the Mental Health Act for no more than 24 hours.
Windrush daughter challenges historic injustice denying her leave to remain in UK
A 41-year-old woman whose family has been granted British citizenship because of their father’s Windrush status is bringing a High Court challenge to a decision to deny her leave to remain in the UK.
Windrush Against Sewage Pollution challenges Oxford housing developments over sewage concerns
Campaign groups Windrush Against Sewage Pollution (WASP), Evenlode Catchment Partnership, and Upper Thames Fisheries are challenging Oxford City Council and South Oxfordshire District Council over two proposed housing developments which they say could be too much for the city’s sewerage system.
Family of London carpet fitter appeals for information following his death from asbestos-related cancer
The family of a man who worked as a carpet fitter in the 1960s and early 1970s are appealing for help from his former colleagues following his death from mesothelioma, an asbestos-related cancer.
Court of Appeal rules that two Bahraini dissidents can bring FinFisher spyware claims against the Kingdom of Bahrain in the UK
In a judgment handed down today, 4 October 2024, the Court of Appeal has dismissed the Kingdom of Bahrain’s appeal and upheld a High Court ruling that the Kingdom of Bahrain is not afforded sovereign immunity under the State Immunity Act 1978 in respect to its alleged use of FinFisher surveillance software to infiltrate the computers of two Bahraini dissidents.
Witness appeal for information about alleged abuse by priest and teacher at schools in Bournemouth and Ipswich
Leigh Day abuse claims partner Dino Nocivelli is appealing for witnesses to assist with his investigation into alleged abuse by late priest, housemaster and teacher Brother Kevin Dillon, who worked at schools in Bournemouth and Ipswich before his death.
Major legal challenge goes to court to stop expansion of intensive poultry industry in River Severn catchment
River Action board member Alison Caffyn has been granted permission by the High Court to challenge Shropshire Council’s approval of a large-scale poultry production unit in the River Severn catchment.