2025 News

A legal challenge opposing the expansion of London Luton Airport will be heard at the High Court on 4 and 5 November 2025.

A report commissioned by Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has revealed serious concerns and “a series of missed opportunities” about the treatment of hundreds of patients at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, following a review into the conduct of Kuldeep Stohr, a suspended paediatric orthopaedic surgeon.

Abuse claims specialist Dino Nocivelli considers the announcement that Swim England has appointed the NSPCC to conduct a historical case review, and whether it is comprehensive enough.

A survivor of childhood sexual abuse has reached a settlement with the Scout Association, following abuse perpetrated by former Beaver Scout Leader, Jason Asthana. 

Leigh Day is investigating the potential for legal claims after women have alleged they were sexually abused during medical examinations carried out as part of the UK Army recruitment process over several decades.

Lawyers from Leigh Day’s human rights team in the North West will be supporting an event celebrating the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) with a living library of ‘human books’ exhibit at National Museums Liverpool.

The High Court has reaffirmed costs cap protections for NGOs after blocking an attempt by Natural England to hike campaigners’ legal costs in a challenge against badger culling licences.

A man diagnosed with asbestos cancer mesothelioma believes he may have been exposed to the substance while growing up in Leeds and says his father’s former colleagues could have vital information.

The family of a former betting shop manager and factory worker are appealing for more information following his death from an incurable asbestos-related cancer.

A Supreme Court of Appeal hearing is set to take place in South Africa over a class action lawsuit being brought by 140,000 women and children in Kabwe, Zambia, who allege lead poisoning from a former Anglo American mine.

As further unsafe baby products have been recalled by the Office for Product Safety and Standards, a consumer lawyer has raised concerns over the continued sale of baby products which can cause serious injury or fatalities.

Leigh Day partner Clare Campbell was recognised as Personal Injury Lawyer of the Year at the Pan-European Organisation of Personal Injury Lawyers (PEOPIL) Annual Conference in Brussels earlier this month.