‘A watchdog has banned yet another advert for food supplement firm Huel for making unsubstantiated claims about the product’s health benefits and cost relative to fruits and vegetables.’
The Independent, 26th September 2024
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘On Friday 16 August 2024, following the urgent judicial review proceedings and interim relief application brought by the Prisoners’ Advice Service, instructing Philip Rule KC and Mirren Gidda of No5 Barristers’ Chambers, the Secretary of State for Justice agreed to grant early release on compassionate grounds (‘ERCG’) to a prisoner dying of stage 4 cancer and whose prognosis is just 6 weeks or so expected left to live.’
No. 5 Barristers Chambers, 20th August 2024
Source: www.no5.com
‘Junk food TV advertisements are to be banned from airing before the 9pm watershed as part of the government’s drive to improve public health.’
The Guardian, 12th September 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A tenants’ rights group is fighting for justice for residents of university halls who claim health affected by conditions.’
The Guardian, 7th September 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A cruise operator is facing claims for refunds and compensation after hundreds of passengers were taken ill on board.’
BBC News, 3rd September 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘An advert for the takeaway delivery service Just Eat that featured a McDonald’s burger has been banned for not taking sufficient care to ensure that it was not aimed at children under 16.’
The Guardian, 21st August 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘After 40 years of campaigning, thousands of people affected by the infected blood scandal gathered on 20 May in Westminster Central Hall to give the chair of the Infected Blood Inquiry what can only be described as a ‘rock star’ welcome.’
Landmark Chambers, 16th July 2024
Source: landmarkchambers.co.uk
‘With the rising popularity of wellness apps – including those for tracking menstrual cycle, sleep and physical activity – it has become critical that providers of such technology should consider both legal and regulatory compliance and their ethical obligations, legal experts have said.’
OUT-LAW.com, 24th July 2024
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
‘Patients have died after describing their symptoms to a GP in an online form rather than at a face-to-face consultation, the NHS’s safety investigations body has revealed.’
The Guardian, 25th July 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘The Charity Compassion in Dying has published a comprehensive and powerful report based on analysis of calls and emails received on its information line, together with a YouGov poll, outlining how talking about end of life decision-making in the United Kingdom is not currently working.’
Mental Capacity Law and Policy, 22nd July 2024
‘The former health secretaries Jeremy Hunt and Matt Hancock have been criticised for their failure to better prepare the UK for the pandemic, in a damning first report from the Covid inquiry that calls for an overhaul in how the government prepares for civil emergencies.’
The Guardian, 18th July 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Sir Brian Langstaff delivered his final report on the infected blood scandal last month. Fiona Scolding KC, who represented over 300 victims, examines how the state failed them so badly – and the role played by lawyers and the legal system.’
Law Society's Gazette, 26th June 2024
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘A High Court judge has allowed a McKenzie Friend to exercise rights of audience in supporting a defendant facing an order that could lead to a jail sentence for contempt being activated.’
Legal Futures, 27th June 2024
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘Ads for supplements claiming they could treat and cure menopause symptoms such as hot flushes and weight gain have been banned by the regulator.’
The Independent, 26th June 2024
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has implemented a new inspection and regulation regime which is pegged to enhance the regulation of health and social care services. This blog will detail the key changes, their rationale, practical applications, and any early signs of difficulties.’
Kingsley Napley Regulatory Blog, 25th June 2024
Source: www.kingsleynapley.co.uk
‘Any veteran who has an injury or illness as a result of service can apply for financial compensation from one of two schemes run by Veterans UK, a veterans service managed by the Ministry of Defence (MoD). The Armed Forces Compensation Scheme is in place for injuries on or after 6 April 2005. Anything before, is handled by the War Pension Scheme. Veterans have long criticised both schemes. Some say they reject claims unfairly, and are slow to resolve them.’
BBC News, 25th June 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘NHS England has confirmed its patient data managed by blood test management organisation Synnovis was stolen in a ransomware attack on 3 June.’
BBC News, 24th June 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘In the second of a series of articles on the Infected Blood Inquiry, we review the lessons to be learned to ensure we avoid complacency.’
Mills & Reeve, 11th June 2024
Source: www.mills-reeve.com
‘In the first of a series of articles on the Infected Blood Inquiry, we set out key elements relating to patient safety more widely.’
Mills & Reeve, 10th June 2024
Source: www.mills-reeve.com
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