In this first episode of Inside The Asbestos Epidemic, the Leigh Day Asbestos Podcast, Partners Steven Dickens and Helen Ashton spoke some of the people involved in the first Asbestos Support Groups, including the former and current Chairs of The Asbestos Victims Support Groups Forum

Jane Bedford speaks to the 2 Muslim Night Riders about cycling in the city, fitness and viewing famous landmarks along the way.

In our latest podcast David Preston, Associate Solicitor at Leigh Day, is joined by Dr Michael Grey and Dawn Astle, to discuss brain injury and sports.

In this podcast, Andrew Lord an Associate solicitor at Leigh Day specialising in abuse claims, explores the story of a six year old girl known publicly as “Bella” to protect her identity. Bella's parents* recall the devastation when she disclosed being sexually assaulted by other children at school on a number of occasions. They recall experiences of the reporting process; Bella's diagnosis of post traumatic stress disorder; and trying to move on.

We acknowledge that the idea that sometimes very young children are capable of abusive acts will make many feel uncomfortable, but this is an issue that we cannot afford to be squeamish about. The bravery required of a child to make a disclosure cannot be underestimated, whether the perpetrator is an adult or another child, and I hope that we, collectively as a society, are able to learn to acknowledge, effectively tackle and ultimately prevent any abuse amongst children.

*Bella's parents have had voice distortion applied to protect her identity.

Providing rehabilitation for vulnerable people during lockdown has been challenging. There has been a serious impact on high risk groups, including on the availability and delivery of rehab services. Early rehabilitation is vital for injured clients.

In our vlog with Case Management company Unite Professionals, we reflect on the adjustments that have had to be made, the positives for rehabilitation going forward, and how services have been and will continue to be delivered in the ‘new normal’.

Back in February, the Court of Appeal ruled that the government’s decision to expand Heathrow Airport is unlawful on climate change grounds, in one of the most important environmental law cases in this country for over a generation. This followed a successful legal challenge by environmental organisation Friends of the Earth, represented by Leigh Day, in a victory for local campaigners who have been battling against the third runway for years.

• Court of Appeal Judgment http://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWCA/Civ/2020/214.html

Part 1: Business and Human Rights – developments across Europe

Recording of the first of a series of webinars bringing together some of Europe’s leading legal practitioners, to discuss and share their knowledge and experience of strategic litigation against the military and/or corporations for violations of human rights around the world. 

Our first event explored business and human rights developments across Europe, with contributions from Dutch, German and French lawyers and NGOs. 

This webinar was open to NGOs, journalists, academics and practitioners in human rights.

Chaired by Richard Meeran, Partner and Head of International Department, Leigh Day

Speakers:

• Dan Leader, Leigh Day (UK): recent legal developments in the UK, including on parent company liability and supply chains.