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River Wye Group claims Sewage

Lawyers highlight importance of legal action after data reveals at least 12,500 hours of sewage pumped into River Wye in 2024

Data released by the Environment Agency has revealed that at least 12,500 hours' worth of sewage across 45 locations in England alone was spilled into the rivers Wye and Lugg, and their tributaries, by Welsh Water from overflow incidents in 2024.

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Inquests Police Human rights

Inquest reveals multiple failings by police and probation service prior to Ashley Walsh’s killing

An inquest into the death of 34-year-old Ashley Walsh heard the police failed to follow up on one of his killers in breach of his licence, just weeks before Ashley’s murder.

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University Palestine

Students double down on legal action against LSE over protest clampdown

Seven students from the London School of Economics (LSE) who were banned from campus after a Pro-Palestine protest are persisting with their claim that the university has violated their fundamental human rights and discriminated against them. 

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International Africa Malawi Zambia

Malawi communities impacted by elephant relocation considering legal action

Members of local communities living near Kasungu National Park on the Zambian-Malawi border are bringing a legal claim against the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) following an elephant relocation project that is alleged to have caused the deaths of at least 12 people, injured many more and left local communities in constant fear for their lives.

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Human rights Windrush Immigration

Windrush Scandal victim was unlawfully refused compensation by Home Office, court finds

The Home Office’s decision to refuse a member of the Windrush Generation compensation under the Windrush Compensation Scheme (WCS) was unlawful, a Deputy High Court judge has ruled. 

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Inquests Medical negligence London

London North West Healthcare Trust confirms policy changes following sudden death of father-of-three, Dilbuhr Pazir

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust says it changed how it cares for patients with feeding tubes after 41-year-old Berkshire father-of-three, Dilbuhr Pazir, died while he was awaiting cancer surgery in 2023.

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Medical negligence Investigations

Leigh Day investigation into man’s medical history uncovers missed diagnosis

A man from Cumbria has received a new diagnosis for health conditions he has had since birth after an investigation conducted by Leigh Day partner Lauren Tully. 

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Medical negligence Leeds

Clinical negligence lawyers invite mothers and families with maternity concerns to Leeds legal clinic

Following BBC reports of preventable maternity deaths at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals, medical negligence lawyer Suzanne White and her team will be hosting a free drop-in session for mothers and families at the Leigh Day office in Leeds.

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Medical negligence Birth injury

Second Swansea Bay Maternity Support Group public meeting announced

Leigh Day medical negligence partner Julia Reynolds has been invited to speak at a second public meeting of the Swansea Bay Maternity Support Group on Tuesday 1 April.

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Inquests

Inquest into the death of Charlotte Lindsay, aged 29

The death of 29-year-old Charlotte Lindsay, in hotel accommodation arranged by the London Borough of Wandsworth was contributed to by premature discharge from St George’s Hospital, a coroner has concluded.

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Pensions Human rights Group claims

Legal action launched after thousands of teachers left in limbo due to major delays in receiving pensions valuations

Leigh Day has launched a legal claim on behalf of former and current members of NASUWT - The Teachers’ Union who are facing long delays in obtaining pension transfer values.

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Human rights Sexual abuse

Woman challenges Ofcom to take action against explicit image forum for posting pictures of her and others without their consent

A woman whose intimate images were posted online without her knowledge or consent is taking her fight for justice to Ofcom, challenging the media watchdog to use its new Online Safety Act powers to save her and others from further violation.