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Northamptonshire teacher, Robert Gould, guilty of sexual abuse against schoolchildren

A former teacher has been convicted of grooming and abusing boys in his class more than 50 years after he began preying on children. Robert…

By Racheal Alake
Primark chief executive resigns after inappropriate conduct allegations

Primark chief executive Paul Marchant has resigned with immediate effect after an investigation into allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards a female colleague in a social…

By Thomas Beale
Learning your child has Hypoxic-Ischaemic Encephalopathy (HIE) – what next?

Through many years representing inspirational children with brain injuries, I know parents of children diagnosed with hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy (HIE) can feel they lack information about…

By Claudia Hillemand
Concerning delay in teaching ban after pupil relationship

The news that it took 17 years for a teacher who had admitted a sexual relationship with a pupil to be banned rings alarm bells.…

By Joseph Carr
Adjustment disorder and depression: What is the difference and what can I do about them?

While the stigma surrounding mental health is reducing across society, issues remain prominent in the Armed Forces. In particular, the Office for Veterans’ Affairs report…

By Phoebe Newell
Don’t call me pretty: Why outdated views of females in the forces must change

The tragic death of Gunner Jaysley Beck sent shockwaves across the military community when the inquest into her death concluded the Army failed to take…

By Claire Withey
Chief coroner’s new ‘badge of dishonour’ for failing organisations - could this save lives?

Organisations are being named and shamed for not responding to coroners’ recommendations to prevent future deaths. But does this go far enough to hold them…

By Jennifer Ellis
The Online Safety Act: Protecting women and children from digital harm

The introduction of the Online Safety Act 2023 represents a significant development in the regulation of online platforms in the UK. This legislation establishes a…

By Racheal Alake
Citibank executive claiming maternity discrimination settles case for £215k

Global banking firm, Citibank, is facing intense scrutiny after a former employee was blocked from a long-anticipated promotion after she returned from maternity leave. Maeve…

By Thomas Beale
How graduated licences could reduce young driver accidents

Road traffic collisions are the biggest killer of young people aged 15 to 29 worldwide, so it makes sense that safety campaigners are urgently calling…

By Kate O'Brien
Former Surrey art teacher Terrence Waters jailed for 14 years for child abuse

A former art teacher who “stole” the childhood innocence of his pupils by waging a decade-long campaign of sexual abuse has been jailed. Terry Waters,…

By Elise Carnot
Why is the military still allowed to recruit 16-year-olds?

In 2016, I wrote a blog addressing the growing calls for the military recruitment age to be raised to 18. This followed a report prepared…

By Hannah Swarbrick
The benefits of playing sport in PTSD recovery

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a complex mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is often a result of experiencing or witnessing…

By Cameron Upton
AVFs and AVMs – symptoms of rare spinal cord injury to look out for

The Spinal Injury team at Bolt Burdon Kemp have represented clients with spinal cord injuries who have come by their injury in very different ways.…

By Meyer Hazard
Proposed changes to Universal Credit and PIP: what you need to know

Proposed cuts to Universal Credit and the Personal Independence Payment will not help disabled people return to work – in fact it will make their…

By Cillian Davis
Witness appeal –Tooting and Balham Sea Cadets

I represent a client who has instructed me that they were subjected to sexual and emotional abuse by one of the leaders of Tooting and…

By Marek Marczynski
5 real life ways interim payments helped our clients

If you or a loved one has recently suffered a brain injury it’s completely normal to feel overwhelmed. Life has changed in an instant, and…

By Ipek Tugcu
BBK reviews Armed Forces Covenant – our pledge to support personnel past and present

It’s been nearly seven years since Bolt Burdon Kemp published and signed our Armed Forces Covenant committing to supporting past and present members, and today…

By Natasha Mason
Former Scouts leader Richard Burrows finally convicted after evading capture for 27 years

A former Scout leader and boarding school housemaster who fled police by stealing an unwell man’s identity has been convicted of nearly 100 offences, including…

By Elise Carnot
New standards in creative industries – a step towards safer work environments

A new professional standards body for the creative industries has set out its plans to make artistic workplaces safer after a survey suggested more than…

By Vilde Witzøe
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