A court has heard that a British Airways flight attendant is suing the airline for up to £50,000 after he was injured by a runaway drinks trolley. 52-year-old James Searcy was knocked over on a flight almost five years ago when the trolley, which was…
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Spurned job-hunter brought forty-one claims against employers
A man recognised as a serial time waster was found to have accused over forty companies of race and disability discrimination, when failing interviews to secure employment. David Taheri, 62, seemingly weaponized his Iranian ethnicity and Prostate Cancer diagnosis to pressure firms to pay hundreds…
Barristers swap horsehair for hemp as they try out vegan court wigs
Vegan court wigs are being trialled after a barrister sold 10 hemp-based headpieces to colleagues as an alternative to the typically worn horsehair wig. As recipients head to the courtroom in his biodegradable invention, junior barrister at 9 King’s Bench Walk, Samuel March, said his…
Wills witnessed on zoom will be made legal under reforms to 184-year-old laws
Under the law, two witnesses who are not beneficiaries are required to witness the signature of a will to demonstrate that there is no undue influence. After the temporary relaxation of the rules during lockdown proved to be a success, the reforms will allow families…
Parents of stillborn awarded £2.8m for failings at Health Trust
The parents of a baby born, stillborn, have received a record £2.8 million settlement from a hospital trust after its failings caused their child’s death. In 2016, Harriet Hawkins was stillborn at Nottingham City Hospital after a six-day labour. An official external report concluded her…
Lobsters, crabs, octopi and squid deemed sentient creatures
A Government-commissioned study, carried out by researchers at the London School of Economics, found strong scientific evidence suggesting the species have the capacity to be aware of feelings and sensations. In response, Environment Secretary George Eustice tabled an amendment to the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill…
Amnesty for Troubles veterans ‘could breach international law’
The Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights has told the Northern Ireland Secretary that plans to impose a statute of limitations on the prosecution of Troubles veterans could breach international law. Brandon Lewis announced plans in July to end all prosecutions for Troubles incidents…