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Hodge Jones & Allen lawyer recognised in Magna Carta celebrations by Supreme Court
Portrait by Michael Waller-Bridge Leading human rights lawyer, Jocelyn Cockburn, has been recognised for her role championing the rights of those in the armed forces and some of the most…
Inquest into death of 83 year old man finds mistake by Southampton General Hospital junior doctor led to stroke
Grahame Short, the Coroner at the inquest into the death of Frank Locke, an 83-year-old retired photographer and father of four from Bournemouth, has found that ‘on the balance of…
Inquest into death of 83 year old man to examine failings in post-operative care by Southampton and Bournemouth Hospitals
Venue: Winchester Coroner’s Court, although due to the building works it has been relocated to The Former Grand Jury Room, Castle Avenue, Winchester. Date: 21 September, 10 am A two-day…
Inquest into death of Cornwall farmer identifies failings by his GP and Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust
Mr Andrew Cox, the Coroner at the inquest into the death of Robert Donson, a 71-year-old cattle farmer from Foxhole in Cornwall, has found that Mr Donson died of natural…
Inquest into death of Kent man finds failures in care at Medway Maritime Hospital
Staff at hospital already in special measures failed to recognise basic signs and symptoms of deterioration. The coroner at the inquest into the death of Anthony Baker, a 61-year-old father…
Inquest into Death of Cornwall Farmer to Examine Actions of GP and the Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust
Venue: Plymouth Coroner’s Court, 1 Derriford Park, Derriford Business Park, Derriford, Plymouth PL6 5QZ Date: 16 September, 10 am A one-day inquest will be held this Wednesday, examining the circumstances…
Grandmother wins damages for injury inflicted by police in aftermath of London riots
A 51-year-old grandmother from Hayes in Middlesex has been awarded £27,000 in damages after she sustained a permanent shoulder injury as a result of heavy-handed policing following the London riots…
Former Railwayman and Machinist Appeals to Ex-Colleagues to Help Investigation
Retired worker suffering from asbestosis looks for answers about his asbestos exposure at work. A former railwayman and machinist struggling to deal with the effects of asbestosis is appealing to…
Inquest into death of baby at Bedford Hospital finds series of missed opportunities led to his death
The two-day inquest into the circumstances surrounding the death of seven-hour old Casey Garrett, who died on 11th September 2014 at Bedford Hospital (Bedford Hospitals NHS Trust), has found that…
Former soldier wins five-year battle for damages after suffering heatstroke injury
A former soldier who developed a debilitating chronic condition after suffering from heatstroke whilst on exercise in Kenya that has left him unable to work, has finally been awarded £275,000…