Leigh Day

03/09/2026

Survivors and family members of victims of the Sharpeville Massacre have launched a legal claim against the South African government seeking reparations and justice for the massacre of unarmed protesters by apartheid era police in 1960.

Leigh Day partner Dan Leader and his team are supporting the legal action, with Lawyers for Human Rights in South Africa representing the survivors and family members of victims https://leighdaylaw.info/4qThdfG

03/09/2026

Just one week to go!

We're counting down to the Mastering Diversity Conference and looking forward to welcoming an inspiring lineup of speakers sharing valuable insights and practical ideas for changes to maternity care.

Swipe through to meet the speakers.

Mastering Diversity Conference 2026 - Advocating for Equity Zone
Date & time: Thursday 10 September | 9am to 4pm
Venue: Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, Cardiff
Free entrance: https://leighdaylaw.info/4fHanof

Come along and together let's build a fairer, safer future for maternity care.

03/09/2026

The BBC reports on survivors of the Sharpeville massacre beginning their legal fight for justice in South Africa, where 66 years ago police opened fire on thousands of peaceful anti-apartheid demonstrators.

The survivors are represented by Lawyers for Human Rights, supported by Leigh Day. Read the BBC's report here:

At least 69 people were shot dead in 1960 but no-one has been prosecuted and victims want restitution.

01/09/2026

The Guardian reports on analysis by Friends of the Earth which found that South West Water was doing more harm to the environment than any other water company in England, having had the highest total duration of sewage spill events since 2024.

Leigh Day is currently acting on behalf of people in Devon on Cornwall in a group claim against South West Water over sewage pollution in the region. Read the Guardian’s report on sewage spill figures here:

Exclusive: Friends of the Earth finds greatest sewage discharge in Devon, Cornwall, Dorset and Somerset

01/09/2026

The Daily Mail has highlighted concerns that younger people are being diagnosed with the asbestos-related cancer, mesothelioma.

The article features the story of Liam Anderson, who died aged 20 from mesothelioma and examines the ongoing risks of asbestos in public buildings.

Leigh Day partner and joint head of asbestos Harminder Bains, who has represented teachers and former pupils who developed mesothelioma, has said she is seeing a growing number of clients in their 20s and 30s.

Read more from journalist, Steve Boggan:https://clippingsme-assets-1.s3.amazonaws.com/cuttingpdfs/2261024/Young_20meso_20pdf.pdf

28/08/2026

An inquest has found there was a “gross failure” in the care of 77-year-old grandfather Arthur Craig, who died after intestinal surgery at a hospital in Brighton, and that he could have survived if he was offered other treatments. Camilla Browne represents https://leighdaylaw.info/4iiO0Zt

27/08/2026

BBC InDepth reports on the inquest into the death of Daniel Lindsay, aged 41, as part of a wider investigation on issues with the coronial system in the UK.

Daniel, who lived in a care home, died in 2023 after choking due to undiagnosed oesophageal cancer.

Daniel’s family, who are represented by Leigh Day, spoke to the BBC about the difficulties they experienced throughout the inquest process, during which they discovered further distressing details about Daniel’s death.

The chief coroner for England Wales told the BBC that coroners are seeing more “complex cases” that are creating a “greater volume of work”.

You can read the BBC’s report here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvgydn9k4p2o

You can also listen to a File on 4 Investigates episode on the issue: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0030lzs

The inquest into Daniel’s death took place over June and July 2026. The family are represented by Leigh Day solicitor Sarah Westoby: https://www.leighday.co.uk/news/press-releases/2026-news/coroner-to-consider-making-prevention-of-future-deaths-report-following-the-death-of-daniel-lindsay-who-lived-at-surrey-care-home/

26/08/2026

A road traffic collision left James with a severe brain injury and the life he knew was suddenly turned upside down.

Our specialist personal injury lawyers supported James and his family throughout his recovery and the legal claims process, securing compensation that has helped fund the specialist care, support and accommodation adaptations needed to rebuild their lives.

Hear James' story of resilience, determination and hope, and learn more from our Life After series here: https://leighdaylaw.info/45DhnOf

25/08/2026

eCourier drivers deserve the rights and protections given to workers. If you've worked as an eCourier driver within the last 10 weeks, you may be able to join the Leigh Day claim seeking compensation for unpaid holiday pay and National Minimum Wage shortfalls. Find out if you're eligible: https://www.leighday.co.uk/forms/ecourier-join-the-claim/

24/08/2026

Most of us never think twice about the talcum powder or face powder in our bathroom cabinet. Hannah Fletcher had no reason to either.

At just 41, Hannah was diagnosed with mesothelioma, a cancer caused by asbestos. She had never worked with asbestos or encountered it at home. The source was traced to something far more ordinary: the talcum powder and cosmetics she had used since childhood.

Talc and asbestos are often mined from the ground in close proximity, which means contamination can happen. It is a risk very few people know about.

Read Hannah's full story: www.leighday.co.uk/news/client-stories/hannah-fletcher-exposing-asbestos-in-cosmetics-and-talc/

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