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Court of Appeal landmark judgment provides clarity and guidance on anonymity orders for vulnerable individuals
A landmark judgment granting anonymity for a child whose story had previously attracted media attention gives welcome guidance in cases involving vulnerable individuals, say human rights lawyers.
Leigh Day expands in the North West with new partner and senior associate
Leigh Day has expanded its Liverpool and Manchester offices with the appointment of a new partner and senior associate with significant expertise in serious injury and industrial disease cases, as the firm continues to grow its presence across the North West.
Mother falsely accused of fabricating daughter’s rare illness settles claim against local council
A mother and daughter have agreed a five-figure settlement with Gloucestershire County Council after social workers wrongly believed a rare form of abuse, where a parent exaggerates or causes their child’s medical condition, was taking place.
Legal moves opposing garden village in Derbyshire
Bolsover District Council has been put on notice of potential legal action against the development of a garden village in Derbyshire after it was granted planning permission last month.
Family of Agnes Wanjiru welcome news of an arrest warrant issued against a UK citizen
The family of Agnes Wanjiru, a 21-year-old mother whose body was discovered in a septic tank behind a hotel in Kenya in 2012, have welcomed the news that an arrest warrant has been issued against a UK citizen in connection with her case.
Six-figure settlement for family of mum who died following failure to diagnose fatal brain haemorrhage
The husband and children of a woman who died following a hospital’s failure to diagnose a fatal brain haemorrhage have received a six-figure settlement.
Inquest into death of Paul Coughlan concludes
A father took his own life eight days after being sent to prison for the first time, an inquest into his death heard.
Outdoor adventure centre plans in Pembrokeshire quashed over wildlife concerns
The High Court has ruled that permission for an outdoor adventure centre near Ceibwr Bay in Pembrokeshire was unlawfully granted, following a legal challenge by campaign group Wild Justice over wildlife concerns.
Leigh Day human rights lawyers are key speakers at Cardiff Mastering Diversity Conference
The Cardiff Mastering Diversity Conference will feature key addresses by lawyers at human rights law firm Leigh Day, sponsors of the event.
Colleagues of former employee of London’s Courage Brewery may have “vital information” after incurable asbestos cancer diagnosis
A former computer programmer at Courage Brewery’s data centre, in West London, believes former colleagues could have vital information after he was diagnosed with mesothelioma.
UN human rights experts say sell-off of Nigerian assets by Shell and other oil giants may have breached human rights laws
A group of United Nations human rights experts has written to four of the world’s biggest oil companies, including UK-based Shell, saying their recent sell-off of operations in Nigeria may have breached international human rights laws.
Sussex Wildlife Trust launches claim against dumping of sediment in Beachy Head conservation zone
Wildlife charity Sussex Wildlife Trust has filed a legal claim contesting the decision to allow sediment waste from Brighton Marina to be dumped within the Beachy Head West marine protected area.