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Woman settles case against her brother-in-law who sexually abused her as a child
A woman has settled her legal case against her brother-in-law for the years of sexual abuse he inflicted on her when she was aged between 12 and 16 years old.
Cardiff-based medical negligence lawyer joins Leigh Day to help families across Wales access justice
Clinical negligence lawyer Julia Reynolds has joined law firm Leigh Day to open the firm’s first office in Wales and help families gain better access to justice.
Home Office publishes critical report on origins of Windrush scandal
The Home Office has this week published a report examining the historical roots of the Windrush Scandal.
Family of Agnes Wanjiru say British Army inquiry must investigate her death
Family members of Agnes Wanjiru say an army inquiry into the behaviour of British troops in Kenya must include a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death. They say any such inquiry must be a statutory inquiry under the Inquiries Act 2005 to ensure a proper and independent investigation into army conduct in Kenya and any cover-up.
Man with learning disabilities settles claim against Cygnet Healthcare for alleged physical and emotional harm
A young autistic man with learning disabilities has settled a legal claim against Cygnet Healthcare, after it was alleged he received negligent treatment while staying at a specialist care unit.
Widow of former London Authority dockyard worker appeals for information following his asbestos-related death
The widow of a man who died aged 89 from mesothelioma is appealing for people who worked at the same place as him to come forward with information.
Factory worker secures settlement after suffering ankle injury due to defective equipment
A factory worker has secured a five-figure settlement after suffering an ankle injury while operating defective machinery at his workplace.
Survivor of Harrods human trafficking urges the government to launch a statutory public inquiry
Survivor also calls on Harrods to establish a trauma-informed process to interact with survivors
Leigh Day and INQUEST call for mechanism to properly respond to and prevent deaths at Labour Party Conference
Leigh Day and INQUEST will host an event at the Labour Party Conference on the need to follow-up on life-saving recommendations and prevent future deaths.
Lawyers “unsurprised” by CQC warning that poor NHS maternity care could become normalised without urgent action
Leading clinical negligence lawyers have expressed deep concern over the findings of the Care Quality Commission's (CQC) latest report on NHS maternity services, warning that poor quality care is becoming "alarmingly widespread."
Potential legal claims investigated against Harrods following rape and sexual abuse allegations in BBC documentary
Law firm Leigh Day and US law firm Motley Rice are investigating potential legal claims regarding allegations of trafficking, rape, serious sexual assault and psychological abuse, and exploitation, suffered by individuals while employed by famed luxury department store, Harrods.
Vaccine tragedy: Campaigners’ hopes raised by meeting with Wes Streeting
Three women whose loved ones lost their lives or suffered life-changing injuries after receiving the AstraZeneca covid vaccine met Health Secretary Wes Streeting to make their case for a reform of the Vaccine Damages Payment Scheme (VDPS).