The on going inquest which began on the 14th May into the death of Mr Jimmy Mubenga highlights the need for stricter regulations regarding the deportation of detainees and the dangers of restraint techniques used. Jimmy Mubenga 46, died in October 2010 after becoming ill...
The family of Lee Lewis, a 22 year old man who died after crashing into a wall whilst being pursued by the police, have been awarded £20,000 in compensation from South Wales Police. The family, who were awarded the compensation in an out of court settlement during a civil claim against the...
In a landmark judgment handed down yesterday the High Court has ruled that 17 year olds who are arrested and held in Police custody should be treated as children. As the law currently stands, 17 year olds are treated as adults which carries various implications for example, their parents are...
An inquest has ruled that the death of a 23 year old student was found to be caused by slimming pills which had been bought online. Sarah Houston, who was studying Medical sciences at the University of Leeds, was found dead in her bedroom in September last year. Miss Houston had battled with...
The Coroner for Galway, Dr Ciaran MacLoughlin, pronounced a verdict of death by medical misadventure, following the death of Savita Hallappanavar in October 2012. Mrs Hallappanavar died four days after suffering a miscarriage. Her family hold the view that if she had been allowed to have an...