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Family appeal for information following death of former engineer 19 days after mesothelioma diagnosis
The family of a former engineer from Liverpool is looking for more information from his former colleagues about asbestos use, following his death from asbestos-related cancer mesothelioma.
Abuse lawyer welcomes further conviction of former Catholic priest Dennis Finbow for historic child abuse
Lawyers representing a survivor of sexual abuse committed by former Catholic priest Dennis Finbow have welcomed news that he has pleaded guilty to further offences involving multiple children over several decades, meaning a full criminal trial shall not be required.
Last two weeks to join Jaguar Land Rover diesel particulate filter claim
The deadline for Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) owners to join a claim over alleged defects with the diesel particular filter (DPF) systems in their vehicles is approaching on 3 August.
UK government faces legal challenge over position not to evacuate critically ill children from Gaza
A legal challenge is being launched against the UK government on behalf of critically ill children from Gaza who require urgent medical attention, claiming it has failed to consider the situation on the ground in Gaza when turning down calls for the medical evacuation of Gazans requiring treatment to the UK.
Legal challenge over regulation of genetically modified organisms
Environmental advocacy group Beyond GM has begun legal action against the UK government, challenging new regulations that it believes will allow certain genetically modified organisms (GMOs) to enter the food system and environment without safety testing, labelling or traceability.
Forbury Gardens terror attack victims’ families welcome pledges for change from Home Secretary
The families of the victims of the Forbury Gardens terror attack have given a cautious welcome to pledges for change and improvements to the Prevent programme and other UK anti-terror measures.
Catastrophic MoD data breach of sensitive personal information increases risk to safety of Afghans who worked with UK Forces
The lifting of a super injunction by the High Court in London has revealed that the Ministry of Defence (MoD) experienced a serious data breach of the sensitive personal data of many thousands of Afghan citizens in 2022.
Medical staff must “respect the patient” urges leading medical negligence lawyer at summit to challenge maternity care failings
A leading medical negligence lawyer has urged medical staff to “respect the patient” and to remember their legal right to autonomy and consent as national healthcare specialists and policymakers met for a maternity safety summit.
Former GP Gregory Manson jailed for sexual assault of male patients
Former GP Gregory Manson was jailed for seven years after he was convicted of 14 sexual assaults and four indecent assaults on patients.
Review finds failures in Swansea Bay University Health Board maternity care
An independent review into maternity care at Swansea Bay University Health Board hospitals has found failures in its delivery of care and governance structure.
Legal challenge to overgrazing on Dartmoor commons to be heard in High Court
A legal challenge brought by campaign group Wild Justice against Dartmoor Commoners’ Council over its management of grazing on the commons is set to be heard in the High Court this week.
An allergen at school and delayed administration of adrenaline probably contributed to the death of Benedict Blythe
A jury has concluded that five-year-old Benedict Blythe, from Stamford, died following an accidental exposure to his allergen in school.