Tamar Burton

The boy who came back: the near-death, and changed life, of my son Max It was, we were told, a case of sudden infant death syndrome interrupted. What followed would transform my understanding of parenting, disability and the breadth of what makes a meaningful life

“I hate the way that disabled lives recede out of view because other people are too squeamish to talk about them, and I want to confront that tendency. Mostly, though, I think Max is already a thousand times more interesting than anyone I’ve ever met, and I want to tell you about him.”

Unclear whether delays in student’s sepsis care at London hospital led to death, coroner rules William Hewes, 22, died at Homerton hospital, where his mother was a consultant, after delays in giving antibiotics It is unclear whether mistakes and delays in the treatment of a student who died from sepsis at a hospital where his mother was a consultant contributed to his death, a coroner has ruled. The death of William Hewes, 22, on 21 January 2023 also raises similar issues to the death of 13-year-old Martha Mills in 2021, the coroner, Mary Hassell, said. Martha’s death led to the adoption of Martha’s rule which gives families the right to a second opinion on medical treatment. Continue reading...

Unclear whether delays in student’s sepsis care at London hospital led to death, coroner rules

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Concern over McDonald’s harassment and discrimination Employment lawyers are concerned that McDonald’s may not have taken sufficient steps following reports of harassment and discrimination by staff.

Lawyers have expressed concern that McDonald’s may not have taken sufficient steps following reports of harassment and discrimination by staff.

Leigh Day's employment team represents current and former employees bringing claims against McDonald's.

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The Infected Blood Inquiry isn’t on Bluesky but an additional report is due to be produced, addressing people’s concerns about the speed of compensation. Details here: www.infectedbloodinquiry.org.uk/news/infecte...

So proud to have been part of this wonderful team of women @cloisterslaw.bsky.social @sarahfraserbutlin.bsky.social and such a privilege to speak on behalf of the bravest of clients.

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The opening statement on behalf of the bereaved families and one survivor to the Cranston Inquiry, which opened today, and investigates the UK's worst small boats disaster in November 2021

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I wrote about my brother Charlie’s final 48 hours, and his increasingly desperate attempts to track down an emergency supply of medication from the NHS. It’s an upsetting read but one I’m proud of. He’d be delighted to have made the @financialtimes.com magazine front cover: on.ft.com/434zZqn

Sending lots of love M xxx

Kabul evacuation whistleblower wins case against UK government Civil servant Josie Stewart found to have been unlawfully dismissed in 2022 after she told BBC about failures

Incredible win for Josie Stewart and for public sector whistleblowers www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Practical and empathetic proposals in this paper seeking to minimise the risks of re-traumatising clients during PI and clin neg litigation.

Authors include @cloisterslaw.bsky.social William Latimer-Sayer KC + Grace Corby, @leigh-day.bsky.social, Stewarts + key clinicians and academics

Matt Jackson on his role in the Spanish state immunity case Matt Jackson, a barrister at Cloisters chambers, was part of the team that represented the former Spanish embassy worker Lydia Lorenzo, who claims that staff there made “disparaging” remarks in

Go @mattjejackson.bsky.social ! www.thetimes.com/article/0a17... We are so lucky to have you at @cloisterslaw.bsky.social

Congratulations!

Section 4(2)(a) of the State Immunity Act 1978 is incompatible with the ECHR.

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Inquest may reopen into girl who died on rogue surgeon’s table The family of Catherine O’Connor, 17, believe they have evidence showing John Bradley Williamson was dishonest about his ‘unjustifiable’ actions

🚨 Exclusive: A coroner wants to reopen an inquest into the death of a teenager who died during an operation by a disgraced NHS surgeon: www.thetimes.com/article/045e...

@rachelcrasnow.bsky.social very pleased to see you here!

Some days I get to play a small role changing the law for the better. Today is one such day. An honour to be led by Rachel Crasnow KC and be instructed by @jacquelinemcguigan.bsky.social . My respect to our clients: three brave & decent women who challenged the status quo of work without rights

Parents to receive day one right to neonatal care leave and pay Thousands of working families with babies in neonatal care will be entitled to additional time off as a day one right

New paid leave right coming in for families with babies in neonatal care:
www.gov.uk/government/n...

Ogden tables: actuarial compensation tables for injury and death The 'Ogden' tables help actuaries, lawyers and others calculate the lump sum compensation due in personal injury and fatal accident cases.

For those who have been waiting, the Government Actuary’s Department has now published the Additional Tables at 0.5%: www.gov.uk/government/p...

For any feedback, please contact us at the Ogden Working Party.

@civlittweet.bsky.social - something your followers might be interested in!

More breast cancer cases found when AI used in screenings, study finds First real-world test finds approach has higher detection rate without having a higher rate of false positives

Using an AI tool, one additional case of cancer was spotted per 1,000 women screened. Crucially this was without increasing false positives - seems an excellent result
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Quick turnaround time on that judgment! Well done to you and C