Pilgrim Hospital impaled patient death: NHS fined £1m – BBC News
‘A hospital has been fined £1m over the death of a patient who was impaled through his rectum on a metal physiotherapy hoist.’
BBC News, 19th July 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Category: health & safety
Prison officers permanently banned from striking after Government wins High Court bid – The Independent
‘The Government has won its High Court bid to obtain a permanent ban on industrial action by prison officers, in a move unionists have warned will leave “only a matter of time” before a member of staff gets killed.’
The Independent, 19th July 2017
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Prisons inspector warns of ‘staggering’ decline in safety at youth jails – The Guardian
‘There has been a “staggering” decline in standards and safety at youth jails in England and Wales, the chief inspector of prisons has said.’
The Guardian, 18th July 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
What is Corporate Manslaughter and How Does it Work? – Rightsinfo
‘Interviewed on Radio 4 following the Grenfell Tower fire, MP David Lammy attacked the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, stating: “This is the richest borough in our country treating its citizens in this way. We should call it what it is: It’s corporate manslaughter”. While the investigation into the fire is still ongoing, and criminal liability (if any) for the fire has yet to be established, it’s still always worth taking a look at the offence of corporate manslaughter and its history.’
Rightsinfo, 11th July 2017
Source: rightsinfo.org
Golf firm boss jailed for manslaughter over ball collector’s lake death – The Guardian
‘A golf company director has been jailed over the manslaughter of a man with learning difficulties who drowned as he dived for lost balls in a cold, murky course lake.’
The Guardian, 10th July 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
Grenfell Tower— a different perspective – New Law Journal
‘Theo Huckle QC compares & contrasts the public safety policy agendas of administrations in Westminster & Wales.’
New Law Journal, 7th July 2017
Source: www.newlawjournal.co.uk
Protection from prosecution for unlawful subletting at Grenfell Tower – Attorney General’s Office
‘Guidance has been issued to prosecutors not to bring charges for unlawful subletting at Grenfell Tower so that victims can be identified.’
Attorney General's Office, 2nd July 2017
Source: www.gov.uk
Grenfell Tower fire: No prosecutions for subletting of flats, government promises – BBC News
‘No-one will be prosecuted for illegally subletting a Grenfell Tower flat, the government says, as work continues to identify all those killed in the fire.’
BBC News, 2nd July 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Drones law must be reviewed, vows Solicitor General, after Gatwick runway closed over safety fears – Daily Telegraph
‘The law on drones should be reviewed, the Solicitor General has said, after the runway at Gatwick Airport was closed over safety fears. Flights were disrupted for parts of Sunday evening after a drone flew too close to the West Sussex airport.’
Daily Telegraph, 3rd July 2017
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Camber Sands: Seven deaths caused by misadventure, coroner concludes – BBC News
‘The deaths of seven men who drowned in two separate incidents at a beach in East Sussex last summer were caused by misadventure, a coroner has concluded.’
BBC News, 30th June 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Feltham young offenders institution ‘not safe for staff or boys’ – BBC News
‘A young offenders institution was found to be “not safe for either staff or boys” after an unannounced inspection.’
BBC News, 30th June 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Grenfell Tower fire: Judge Sir Martin Moore-Bick ‘doubtful’ public inquiry will satisfy residents – The Independent
‘The judge leading the public inquiry into the Grenfell Tower fire has said he is doubtful that the scope of the investigation will be broad enough to satisfy all survivors.’
The Independent, 29th June 0217
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Grenfell Tower: Retired judge to lead disaster inquiry – BBC News
‘Retired Court of Appeal judge Sir Martin Moore-Bick has been chosen to lead the public inquiry into the Grenfell Tower fire, sources say.’
BBC News, 29th June 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Legal aid cuts ‘may have stopped Grenfell tenants pursuing safety concerns’ – The Guardian
‘Cuts to legal aid may have stopped tenants in Grenfell Tower from pursuing safety concerns that could have prevented the fire, the president of the Law Society, Robert Bourns, has suggested.’
The Guardian, 29th June 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
Hillsborough disaster: Charges decision due – BBC News
‘A decision on whether individuals and organisations will face criminal charges over the Hillsborough disaster will be announced later.’
BBC News, 28th June 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Grenfell Tower fire: tenants’ rights and the gaps in the law – Legal Voice
‘The Grenfell Action Group and residents raised repeated concerns about the apparent neglect of health and safety legislation. Whilst there are several potential causes of action, the reality for tenants is that they would have struggled to bring a claim for a number of reasons.’
Legal Voice, 23rd June 2017
Source: www.legalvoice.org.uk
Working in a heatwave: your legal rights – The Guardian
‘Have you been sweltering at work this week in a suit and tie? You may have already ditched the office dress code, but what does the law say about wearing a uniform during a heatwave?’
The Guardian, 21st June 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
Prosecutors are considering manslaughter charges after Grenfell Tower disaster, Keir Starmer reveals – Daily Telegraph
‘Criminal investigation into the Grenfell Tower tragedy is looking into manslaughter charges, Sir Keir Starmer has said.’
Daily Telegraph, 18th June 2017
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Care home staff guilty of ‘organised and systematic’ abuse of disabled adults – Daily Telegraph
‘Care home bosses could increasingly face prosecution over the neglect of residents after a “groundbreaking” court case into “organised and systematic” abuse.’
Daily Telegraph, 7th June 2017
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Council ordered to pay £45k in fines and costs after apprentice injured – Local Government Lawyer
‘A city council has been ordered to pay £45,000 in fines and costs after an apprentice suffered serious hand injuries.’
Local Government Lawyer, 30th May 2017
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
