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Chambers news 11 April 2025

Charlotte Parry’s death contributed to by neglect on part of Greater Manchester Mental Health trust, inquest jury finds

An inquest jury found that neglect on the part of Greater Manchester Mental Health trust contributed to the tragic death of Charlotte Parry.

Chambers news 10 April 2025

Alexander McColl successfully secures interim relief in homelessness judicial review

Garden Court North’s Alexander McColl successfully secured an interim injunction for his client in the Administrative Court.

Chambers news 8 April 2025

Families demand “all or nothing” Hillsborough Law at INQUEST’s ‘Family Listening Day’

Bereaved families have demanded that Keir Starmer's Government re-introduces an "all or nothing" Hillsborough Law.

Chambers news 4 April 2025

Covid-19 Inquiry: Module 5 hears how government failures led to PPE shortages during the pandemic

The Covid-19 Inquiry held hearings on how the UK government prepared for and responded to the challenges of procuring PPE during the pandemic.

Chambers news 4 April 2025

Joanne Sharkey receives suspended prison sentence for manslaughter of her newborn child on the basis of diminished responsibility

Joanne Sharkey received a suspended two-year prison sentence for the manslaughter of her newborn child in 1998.

Chambers news 2 April 2025

Dean Johnstone pleads guilty to murder of Karen Youdell

Dean Johnstone pleaded guilty to the murder of Karen Youdell during a pre-trial review at Manchester Crown Court earlier today.

Chambers news 26 March 2025

Inquest determines neglect contributed to the death of David Lodge

An inquest determined that neglect contributed to the death of David Lodge, a 40-year-old man with a learning disability and autism.

Chambers news 25 March 2025

Rosalind Burgin’s client walks free over environmental protest at Drax train line

Environmental activist Dr Diana Warner has walked free after being found guilty of blocking a train bound for the UK’s largest power station.

Chambers news 21 March 2025

High Court of Justice grants limited protest injunction from University of Cambridge after legal intervention

The High Court of Justice limitedly granted the University of Cambridge’s four-month injunction against pro-Palestine protesters.

Chambers news 21 March 2025

Presence of a police vehicle engaged in a pursuit “significantly contributed” to deaths of Ryan Duffy and Ellie Marsden, inquest jury finds

Presence of a police vehicle engaged in a pursuit “significantly contributed” to deaths of Ryan Duffy and Ellie Marsden, inquest jury finds.

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