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Met urged to treat Harrods abuse scandal as trafficking operation
Lawyers representing survivors of abuse linked to former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed have urged the Metropolitan Police to investigate the offences as trafficking, using the prism of the Modern Slavery Act.
Bright Horizons Finchley Road families meet Education Secretary on early years safeguarding reforms after Vincent Chan conviction
Families whose children attended Bright Horizons Nursery and Pre-School on Finchley Road, Camden met with The Rt Hon Bridget Phillipson MP, Secretary of State for Education, at the Department for Education in Westminster to press for urgent reforms to strengthen safeguarding in early years settings.
High Court to hear challenge over changes to regulation of genetically modified plants
The High Court will hear a legal claim contesting changes to the regulation of genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
Baroness Amos report identifies racism and “poor” staff relationships as factors in maternity care failings
Baroness Amos’ interim report into maternity failings has identified systemic issues in maternity care “at every stage”.
British holidaymaker describes “terrifying” hotel fire in Spain as lawyers investigate claims on behalf of families
A British mother has described waking up to smoke-filled corridors and guests screaming for help during a major hotel fire at a holiday resort in Majorca last summer.
Dhan Kumar Limbu and others v Dyson Technology Limited, Dyson Limited and Dyson Manufacturing Sdn Bhd
The parties to the claim entitled Dhan Kumar Limbu and others v Dyson Technology Limited, Dyson Limited and Dyson Manufacturing Sdn Bhd, issued with case reference QB-2022-001698, have reached a settlement of the proceedings.
South West Water sewage pollution claim expanded across Devon and Cornwall
A legal action against South West Water (SWW) over sewage pollution in Exmouth, Budleigh Salterton and Lympstone has been expanded to include coastal towns across Devon and Cornwall.
Inquest into death of dancer who appeared on Britain’s Got Talent concludes
An inquest into the death of Kerri-Anne Donaldson heard she was released from a mental health unit just hours before her death after staff incorrectly downplayed her level of risk.
Settlement for family of former Bradford wood machinist after asbestos cancer death
The family of a man who worked as a wood machinist in Bradford has received a six-figure settlement after his death aged 65 from mesothelioma, a cancer caused by asbestos exposure.
Family say former Kent power station workers may have vital information after retired engineer dies from asbestos-related cancer
The family of a retired engineer from Maidstone, Kent believe his former colleagues at two Kent power stations may have vital information following his death from mesothelioma, a cancer primarily caused by exposure to asbestos.
Leigh Day revealed to be top-scoring law firm that “clients most strongly recommend”
Legal news website Legal Business has reported that Leigh Day is the most highly recommended law firm by clients.
Five-figure settlement for family of woman who died from complications after missed spinal fracture diagnosis
The family of a 76-year-old woman have agreed a five-figure settlement with Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust following a delayed spinal fracture diagnosis.