Bereaved mum in birth certificate law change bid – BBC News
‘A woman wants the law to change to make it easier to name unmarried fathers who have died on their child’s birth certificate.’
BBC News, 29th October 2020
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Category: bereavement
Revisiting interim payments in IPFDA 1975 claims: Weisz v Weisz [2019] EWHC 3101 (Fam) – Hardwicke Chambers
‘Charlotte John investigates interim payments under the Inheritance (Provision for Family & Dependants) Act.’
Hardwicke Chambers, 26th October 2020
Source: hardwicke.co.uk
Overturning a coroner’s verdict – 5SAH
‘Why is it so difficult to overturn a coroner’s verdict at inquest level? And are coroners entitled to reach the decisions they do with regards the scope of the inquest?’
5SAH, 20th October 2020
Source: www.5sah.co.uk
Recovery against insolvent estates – The 36 Group
‘Local authorities frequently have cause to seek recovery of sums owing from the estates of deceased persons, particularly (but not exclusively) in relation to care home fees owed by the deceased.’
The 36 Group, 26th October 2020
Source: 36group.co.uk
Inquest concludes that fatal stabbing of Bathsheba Shepherd could have been prevented – Garden Court Chambers
‘The family of a vulnerable woman who was killed by her housemate while in supported accommodation have spoken of their loss after an inquest found that her death could have been prevented if effective risk assessments had been carried out.’
Garden Court Chambers, 5th October 2020
Source: www.gardencourtchambers.co.uk
Police ‘failings’ to be considered at new inquest into death of Susan Nicholson – Daily Telegraph
‘The family of a woman murdered by a double killer have won a legal battle for a new inquest into her death to consider potential police failings.’
Daily Telegraph, 23rd October 2020
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
PC Andrew Harper death: Why his family wants the law to change – BBC News
‘The sentences handed down to the killers of PC Andrew Harper have sparked much public debate and resulted in his widow and mother launching rival campaigns calling for tougher punishments for those who kill emergency services workers.’
BBC News, 18th October 2020
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Belly Mujinga: Calls for inquest into alleged ‘virus cough attack’ death – BBC News
‘There are calls for an inquest into the death of transport worker Belly Mujinga – who died after reportedly being coughed and spat on by a passenger who said he had the virus.’
BBC News, 12th October 2020
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Inheritance delays causing financial hardship for the bereaved – The Independent
‘With probate applications now taking three times longer to approve, more than 8,000 estates remain unclaimed.’
The Independent, 6th October 2020
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Grenfell victim’s family aims to force change to evacuation rules for disabled people – The Guardian
‘The family of a disabled woman who died trapped in Grenfell Tower is taking legal action against the government to force high-rise owners to make evacuation plans for every disabled resident. Sakina Afrasehabi, who had severe arthritis and walked with a frame, died on the 18th floor in the June 2017 blaze at the age of 65. Now her family want a judicial review of government proposals, arising from the disaster, that personal evacuation plans should only apply for people in buildings considered at immediate fire risk.’
The Guardian, 5th October 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
Inquest into suicide of gambling addict will explore if UK state failed him – The Guardian
‘The parents of a gambling addict who killed himself have said government bodies “do not want to know what killed a perfectly happy and healthy 24-year-old” who was hooked on “products licensed by the state”.’
The Guardian, 25th September 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
NHS trust fined for lack of candour in first prosecution of its kind – The Guardian
‘A hospital trust has been fined for failing to be open and transparent with the bereaved family of a 91-year-old woman in the first prosecution of its kind.’
The Guardian, 23rd September 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘I’m traumatised now’: Covid bereaved call for inquiry into NHS 111 – The Guardian
‘Families whose relatives died from Covid-19 in the early period of the pandemic are calling for an inquiry into the NHS 111 service, arguing that many critically ill people were given inadequate advice and told to stay at home.’
The Guardian, 21st September 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
Infected blood scandal: Treasury refuses to publish key documents – The Guardian
‘The Treasury is refusing to publish key documents about the treatment of haemophiliacs infected by the NHS with HIV on the grounds that it would be “disruptive” and material might be “distorted” by the media.’
The Guardian, 21st September 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
Gaia Pope death: Family wants answers to ‘vital questions’ – BBC News
‘The family of a teenager found dead 11 days after going missing nearly three years ago said “vital questions” about her death remain unanswered.’
BBC News, 16th September 2020
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Olivia Burt’s family ‘disappointed’ with CPS decision – BBC News
‘The parents of a student who died when a barrier collapsed outside a nightclub say they are “deeply disappointed” no-one will face criminal prosecution.’
BBC News, 14th September 2020
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Harry Dunn: Family to meet with top prosecutor amid talks over trial in absentia – The Independent
‘The family of Harry Dunn has been invited to a meeting with the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) amid government discussions about the possibility of a trial in the absence of the teenager’s alleged killer.’
The Independent, 8th September 2020
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Helen McCourt’s mother ordered to pay killer £40,000 legal fees – BBC News
‘A murdered woman’s mother has been told to pay her daughter’s killer £40,000 in legal fees.’
BBC News, 7th September 2020
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Manchester Arena attack: ‘This inquiry should be about transparency’ – BBC News
‘The parents of eight-year-old Saffie Roussos, the youngest victim of the Manchester Arena terror attack, have been speaking about their feelings, as a public inquiry is due to start on Monday.’
BBC News, 6th September 2020
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
