‘Relatives of the 97 people killed at Hillsborough in 1989 will discover today how the government intends to respond to recommendations for widespread reform made in an official report six years ago into their experiences.’
The Guardian, 6th December 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Two-thirds of 115 bereaved families surveyed by Ipsos thought the fatal attack on their loved one had been very or fairly preventable.’
The Guardian, 5th December 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘The father of a one-year-old girl killed by a runaway car says he’ll never stop fighting for a change in the law after the driver was not prosecuted due to a “loophole” in the legal system.’
The Independent, 29th November 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘The family of the headteacher Ruth Perry, whose death after a critical Ofsted inspection will be the subject of a high-profile inquest this week, have been refused legal aid to fund their representation just days before the hearing is due to start.’
The Guardian, 26th November 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A convicted people smuggler, responsible for the manslaughter of 39 people who died in the back of a lorry in Essex, has today (24 September 2023) been ordered to pay a total of £65,157.65 to victims’ families through a Confiscation Order made by the court today.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 24th November 2023
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
‘A former Scotland Yard intelligence chief should face a new investigation into alleged perjury, the mother of Stephen Lawrence has said, after the unearthing of documents claiming he was corrupt.’
The Guardian, 14th November 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A mother whose baby died when she gave birth alone in her prison cell has urged ministers to stop sending pregnant women to jail.’
The Independent, 14th November 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Commercial and chancery barrister, Natasha Dzameh has published an article in the Autumn 2023 edition of Entitlement. In this she reviews the 1975 Act case of Amnir v Bala [2023] EWHC 1054 (Ch) where the competing claims meant the seven figure estate was not enough. The parties incurred over £700,000 in legal costs despite there being no active defence after the CCMC.’
St John's Chambers, 16th October 2023
Source: www.stjohnschambers.co.uk
‘The Priory healthcare group has been charged with two criminal offences over the death of a 23-year-old man who was hit by a train after absconding from a mental health hospital.’
The Guardian, 6th November 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Parents of babies who have died or been harmed as a result of poor care are demanding that ministers order a public inquiry into repeated failings in NHS maternity units.’
The Guardian, 31st October 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Bereaved families have branded a loophole over coroners’ warnings on preventable deaths a “systemic scandal” and called for an independent body to make sure recommendations are implemented.’
The Independent, 16th October 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Tower Hamlets Community Housing v The personal representative of Joseph Desir & Ors. County Court at Clerkenwell & Shoreditch. 19 April 2023. The late Mr & Mrs Desir had an assured tenancy from Tower Hamlets Community Housing. They both died in March 2020. Their daughter, Ms S Desir, applied to succeed on the basis of having lived there and having been her parents’ carer for the last 10 years. THCH made several demands for further evidence, and served notice to quit on the property and on the Public Trustee. THCH then brought the present possession proceedings, despite not having made a decision on succession.’
Nearly Legal, 8th October 2023
Source: nearlylegal.co.uk
‘The BBC has reached a settlement with a woman who said Martin Bashir had borrowed but failed to return her murdered daughter’s clothes.’
BBC News, 6th October 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Keeley Lengthorn of Taylor Rose MW speaks to host Imogen Robins about her awe inspiring campaign for statutory leave for baby loss under 24 weeks of pregnancy. Keeley talks frankly about her own experiences which led her to be a campaigner, and listeners should be trigger-warned in relation to baby loss. This is not family law, but it is law affecting families and Keeley’s honesty and tenacity makes this a must-listen.’
Pump Court Chambers, 1st September 2023
Source: www.pumpcourtchambers.com
‘The second stage of the inquiry is set to examine key decision-making in Westminster between January 2020 and February 2022.’
The Independent, 3rd October 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘The father of a 13-year-old murdered by two schoolboys has welcomed a new law to make social media firms more responsible for users’ safety.’
BBC News, 21st September 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The deaths of dozens of patients at a mental health trust who took their own lives will be reviewed externally after fears of a “cover-up” were raised.’
BBC News, 19th September 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The sister of a roofer on life support has begged doctors to give him more time after the family lost a High Court bid to keep him alive.’
The Independent, 13th September 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Nottinghamshire police have announced they are launching a criminal investigation into maternity failings at Nottingham university hospitals (NUH) NHS trust, after hundreds families raised concerns to an independent review.’
The Guardian, 7th August 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
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