2023 Blogs
Leigh Day blogs 2023
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Court of Appeal judgment in the Dove case: what comes next and what does it mean for other inquests?
Solicitors Merry Varney and Dan Webster, alongside barrister Jesse Nicholls of Matrix Chambers, discuss the latest ruling in their case on behalf of Joy Dove, the mother of Jodey Whiting, and its potential wider impact for other bereaved families.
Maternity Review at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Lauren Tully and Meghana Hegdekar discuss the recent Maternity Review at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust, as another tragic example of a lack of meaningful learning by hospitals nationwide
Will departure from traditionally restrictive approach to ‘same interest test’ in Civil Procedure Rule 19.6 lead to greater access to justice?
Oliver Holland and Julia Vincent consider the High Court judgment that approved the use of representative action in ‘opt-out’ class actions under CPR 19.6 in the first test of the provision since Lloyd v Google [2021] UKSC 50. They ask whether this will become the norm for group litigation and ultimately lead to greater access to justice.
Abuse of trust by social workers should be reflected in criminal sentencing
Dino Nocivelli highlights abuse convictions that have involved social workers
Fears for patient safety at University Hospitals Birmingham Foundation Trust
Clinical negligence solicitor Lauren Tully explains why there are concerns about patients’ safety at University Hospitals Birmingham Foundation Trust
Saving Babies’ Lives campaign: Working towards better outcomes for twin and multiple pregnancies
Leigh Day has partnered with Twins Trusts in support of its Saving Babies’ Lives campaign on 12 and 13 March 2023. Sanja Strkljevic and Ella Cornish, solicitors in the healthcare team, discuss the importance of the Twins Trust’s campaign and the complications that can arise in twin and multiple pregnancies
The FCA’s approach to tackling greenwashing and increasing transparency in financial services
Moves to establish conditions that allow investors to make well-informed sustainable investment choices are welcome, but the road ahead is far from easy. Meriel Hodgson-Teall and Melissa Rahbar discuss the proposed FCA Sustainability Disclosure Framework.
End Violence Against Women Coalition’s schools sexual harassment data
Abuse claims solicitor Andrew Lord considers new survey data from the End Violence Against Women Coalition (EVAW) highlighting continuing sexual harassment in schools and a new campaign film aimed at tackling the issue.
Cycling faces up to issue of abuse
In his latest blog on abuse in sport, Dino Nocivelli looks at measures being taken to address the issue in cycling.
Body shaming abuse at ballet schools
Dino Nocivelli and Romany Kisbee-Batho explain how body shaming in ballet training schools is now recognised as a form of abuse
Possible routes to action against abusers who are dead or unfit to stand trial
Dino Nocivelli discusses steps available to victims and survivors of abuse to help with moving on and securing compensation.
What the Church of England’s new £100m slavery fund tells us about addressing historic injustices
Ben Croft and Walker Syachalinga explain why the landmark move by the Anglican Church is to be welcomed and why the UK government should take note.