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Coroner to raise urgent concern over regulation in child contact sports after death of 15-year-old kickboxing world champion
A coroner has indicated that he will issue a Prevention of Future Deaths (PFD) report to Lisa Nandy, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport highlighting the absence of regulation of child contact sports.
Coroner highlights missed opportunity to diagnose retired NHS doctor’s fatal cancer
An Inquest into the death of a retired A&E consultant who died weeks after being diagnosed with cancer revealed missed opportunities for diagnosis over two years before his death.
Witness appeal after former Merseyside pipe-fitter's death from asbestos cancer
The family of a former pipe-fitter from Merseyside are appealing for witnesses following his death from mesothelioma, a cancer caused by exposure to asbestos.
Settlement agreed with Croydon Council to improve voting accessibility for blind voters
Dr Yusuf Ali Osman, who is registered blind, has reached a settlement with Croydon Council after challenging it for failing to make reasonable adjustments to make postal voting more accessible for him.
Liverpool FC fans’ claims against UEFA over Stade de France chaos can continue in English courts
The High Court in Liverpool will be able to hear claims against UEFA over the chaos that unfolded at the 2022 Champions League Final after a legal challenge by UEFA was dismissed.
Family of Kent carpenter win asbestos cancer settlement against Medway Council
The family of a carpenter in Kent who died from mesothelioma, a cancer caused by asbestos, have been granted a settlement in their claim against Medway Council.
Family of actor Tony Mathews say they were given “no time to say goodbye” as inquest into his death concludes in Kent
The family of the actor Anthony (Tony) Mathews, 81, have remembered how he “he lit up the room” and said they were given “no time to say goodbye” when he died at the Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital in Kent in 2023 as the inquest into his death concluded.
River Action raises Ofwat regulation concerns over use of funds from higher water bills
River Action has raised serious concerns over Ofwat’s failure to properly regulate water companies’ use of public investment via higher water bills.
Manchester human rights lawyers at Leigh Day share in public law award win
Manchester based human rights lawyers at Leigh Day are celebrating a major accolade from Chambers and Partners UK.
Feedback will challenge government bid to remove legal costs cap in trade deal challenge
The campaign group Feedback is set to contest a government bid to remove a cap on its legal costs in its challenge to the UK-Australia trade deal. A hearing is set to take place at the Court of Appeal in London on 7 March 2025.
Legal claim opposing Teesside power station to be heard at Court of Appeal
Scientist and campaigner Dr Andrew Boswell is set to have his legal claim opposing plans for a carbon capture power station in Teesside heard at the Court of Appeal.
Stonemason quits job to “save his life” after being diagnosed with silicosis linked to working on engineered stone kitchen worktops
A stonemason from Ipswich, Suffolk says he had to quit his job to “save his life” after medical experts effectively warned that continuing to work with engineered stone, or quartz, could destroy his lungs.