2021 Blogs
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Gypsy Roma and Traveller History Month
June is Gypsy Roma and Traveller (GRT) History Month. Charlotte Norton and Anna Brothers discuss the discrimination GRT face and why Leigh Day is supporting the #MakeSomeSpace campaign.
Review of sexual abuse in schools and colleges: what now?
Earlier this month Ofsted published the results of their rapid review into sexual abuse in schools and colleges. Andrew Lord considers their review further and explores what this means for safeguarding children and young people.
Travel insurance in a post-Covid world – are you covered?
As we await the Government’s latest update regarding holiday restrictions, our Head of Travel Litigation, Clare Campbell comments on the increasing importance of travel insurance cover in a post-Covid world.
It’s time to pay attention to sickle cell disease
Ahead of World Sickle Cell Day clinical negligence solicitor Firdous Ibrahim discusses the need for greater awareness of the disease among healthcare professionals.
Dieselgate – back to haunt the manufacturers
Following recent news of charges against vehicle manufacturers in France regarding the emissions scandal, Benjamin Croft, discusses the recent developments on the continent.
Continuous Glucose Monitors: a diabetic’s dream or nightmare?
In Diabetes Awareness Week, Tina Patel and Charlotte Tapang discuss the issues surrounding Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) and potential health implications.
Child labour can only be eliminated by greater accountability in supply chains
On World Day Against Child Labour Anna Barr and Oliver Holland discuss how the goal of eliminating the practice for good can be achieved.
COVID-19 Public Inquiry - occupational health and safety issues
Personal injury solicitor Ross Whalley discusses the occupational health and safety issues we think should be covered by the upcoming public inquiry into the COVID crisis.
Incendiary instructions and self-interest: a salutary tale
Gideon Habel considers the challenges of maintaining focus on ethical decision making in situations of high stress.
Work flexibility post-pandemic – what will be the new normal?
Alice Ramsay and Sonya Cassell from Leigh Day's employment and discrimination department discuss flexible working post-pandemic and what will be the 'new normal'
Inquests: Legal aid hope for bereaved families facing the ‘wild west of the law’?
Merry Varney and Caleb Bawdon examine why non-means tested public funding for bereaved families at inquests is urgently needed and what it may mean for families.
Sexual exploitation in supply chains: what can consumers do?
Liberty Bridge and Samantha Freeze discuss what consumers can do to combat sexual exploitation in supply chains.