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Liberty and Privacy International complaint against Government’s ‘backdoor’ access to Apple data to be heard by Tribunal
The Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT) will hear Liberty, Privacy International and two individuals’ challenge to the legality of the Home Secretary’s decision to use her powers to secretly force Apple to allegedly give the UK Government access to users’ secured data stored on iCloud. The challenge will also cover the legality of the Government issuing these types of notices at all.
Coroner warns NHS Trust of potential risk to patient safety following death of student nurse Zoe Bell
A coroner has written to Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust warning it must not forget lessons learned from the death of 28-year-old student nurse, Zoe Bell who died on Christmas Eve 2022 after spending more than 12 hours in the A&E department.
Family of Essex electroplater appeal for witnesses after his death from incurable asbestos-related cancer
The family of a man who worked as an electroplater in Essex and died from mesothelioma - an incurable cancer caused by asbestos - are appealing to former colleagues for information.
Defence Secretary meets family of Agnes Wanjiru in Kenya
The Defence Secretary, John Healey, has today (7 April 2025) met with the family of Agnes Wanjiru, a 21-year-old Kenyan woman who was allegedly murdered by British soldiers more than 13 years ago.
All Party Parliamentary Group on Occupation Safety and Health examines legacy of Cape plc
On 24 March 2025 the All Party Parliamentary Group on Occupation Safety and Health had a public hearing in the Palace of Westminster.
Leigh Day to hold event for people impacted by Lugg building ban
Law firm Leigh Day will host an event for people who have been negatively impacted by the nutrient neutrality planning moratorium on land near to the River Lugg.
River Action issues legal challenge against Ofwat over water bill regulation
River Action has issued a legal challenge against Ofwat accusing it of failing to properly regulate water companies, which the campaign group says could result in customers effectively having to foot the bill to cover past infrastructure failures.
Leigh Day announces Liverpool office move
Law firm Leigh Day has moved its growing Liverpool team into bigger offices with room to expand even further.
Appeal for information about alleged abuse by ex-Berkshire GP
A man who was abused by ex-Berkshire GP Dr Robin Borthwick is bringing a legal claim after he was sexually assaulted between the ages of 9 and 14 years old.
Specialist travel and cross-border litigation solicitor Nathaniel Martindale joins law firm Leigh Day’s Leeds office
Nathaniel Martindale, an experienced travel and cross-border specialist, has joined Leigh Day’s dedicated travel team within the personal injury department as a Senior Associate Solicitor.
Lawyers leading claim in Exmouth highlight importance of legal action after data reveals more than half a million hours of sewage spilled by South West Water
Data released by the Environment Agency has revealed that sewage was spilled for 544,439 hours by South West Water in 2024.
Al-Fayed estate put on notice of abuse legal claims
Survivors of abuse by Mohamed Al-Fayed have written to the law firm representing the late billionaire’s estate to put them on notice of legal claims.