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Coroner to raise concerns over “draconian” financial restraint orders after inquest into death of father-of-four
A coroner has concluded that Garry Mills took his own life after experiencing stress and anxiety while living under a financial restraint order that restricted his family financially.
Vincent Chan sentencing: Statement by Bright Horizons nursery families
Families impacted by abusive behaviour of Vincent Chan at Bright Horizons Nursery, Finchley Road, Camden, have issued a statement after he was jailed for 18 years for 56 sexual offences.
Prime Minister urged to launch statutory public inquiry into Harrods abuse
Survivors of sexual abuse by former Harrods boss Mohamed Al Fayed have welcomed Natalie Fleet MP’s call for the Prime Minister to launch a national inquiry.
Statement from families impacted by Nathan Bennett abuse at Bristol nursery
A group of families impacted by abuse at Partou King Street nursery in Bristol have issued a statement through their lawyers, after Nathan Bennett was found guilty of sexually abusing toddlers.
Settlement for survivor of abuse by De La Salle Brothers priest and teacher at school in Bournemouth
A former pupil of St Peter’s School in Bournemouth has settled a civil claim against the De La Salle Brothers for child sexual abuse committed by priest and teacher Brother Kevin.
Druids Heath demolition and regeneration plans quashed following legal challenges by residents
Plans to demolish almost 2,000 homes as part of a regeneration project in the Druids Heath area of Birmingham have been quashed following legal challenges brought by residents.
Safety pledges given to coroner who warned of further lives at risk after death of stoneworker
A coroner who raised urgent safety concerns during an investigation into the death of a man exposed to silica dust while cutting engineered stone worktops (also known as ‘artificial stone’ or ‘quartz’) has now received a number of replies from authorities and organisations.
Former plumber paid settlement after Lambeth Council admits exposing him to asbestos
A former Lambeth Council plumber diagnosed with asbestos cancer, mesothelioma has received a settlement payment from the local authority after it admitted exposing him to asbestos.
Leigh Day human rights team in Liverpool expands four-fold in its first two years
Law firm Leigh Day’s human rights team in Liverpool has grown by 400% in just two years, with three new team members joining since its launch in 2024.
Survivor of childhood sexual abuse by former teacher at St Augustine’s Catholic College settles legal case
A former pupil of St Augustine’s Catholic College in Wiltshire has settled a civil claim against Wiltshire County Council for sexual abuse committed by former teacher Robert Kalton.
Dozens of delivery drivers join legal claim against Royal Mail-operated eCourier over workers’ rights
Forty-six eCourier drivers are taking legal action against the Royal Mail-owned courier service over their employment status
Bright Horizons nursery families put company on notice of legal action
A group of families affected by serious allegations of abuse by Vincent Chan at Bright Horizons Nursery, Finchley Road, Camden, have put the nursery provider company on notice of a civil legal claim.