20/12/23
Following on from the rather controversial decision of the Court of Appeal, the Supreme Court have handed down Judgment in HXA v Surrey County Council and YXA v Wolverhampton City Council [2023] UKSC 52 confirming the position that there is no assumption of responsibility and thereby no duty of care…
09/08/23
DJ v Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council & AG (DJ) [2023] EWHC 1815 On 18 July 2023, Mrs Justice Lambert handed down her judgment in DJ v Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council & AG (DJ). This appeal case evaluated whether a Local Authority can be held vicariously liable for the tortious…
04/08/23
The High Court has recently approved a damages settlement in a claim arising from sexual abuse of a child, whilst attending a play centre, by an employee of that facility. The case is ERS (a protected party by Mrs, her mother and Litigation Friend) v Kids (Charity No. 275936). Background…
02/06/23
On Wednesday 17 May 2023, the Court of Appeal handed down its judgement in AB v Worcestershire County Council and Birmingham City Council dismissing the Claimants appeal and upholding the deputy High Court Judge Obi's decision to give summary judgment to both defendants. Fact of the Case…
02/06/23
Well, it took slightly more than the 6 months committed to but the Government have now responded to the final report of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse. The responses still lack detail and clarity with regards to the specific changes and actions, particularly with regards to the issues…
10/05/23
When a care home is informed that a safeguarding investigation is taking place, it can be a daunting and stressful time for all involved. It can sometimes feel that this is something that is happening to you and your business, over which you have limited control. However, taking action, providing your…
