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The new Personal Injury Discount Rate is now in effect
The Personal Injury Discount Rate, which applies to compensation paid upfront for future losses in clinical negligence claims in England, has been revised and the new rate of 0.5% applies to all claims settled on or after 11 January 2025.
When should I tell my regulator about a criminal investigation?
It is crucial to familiarise yourself with your disclosure obligations to your specific regulatory body when facing a criminal investigation. Hannah Cheesebrough explains why controlling the narrative presented to your regulator from the outset will help your defence.
Beware, don’t underestimate a voluntary police interview
Facing a voluntary police interview? Learn its seriousness, why legal support is crucial, how to protect your rights & navigate the process.
Podcast: CNSGP – what is the NHS Resolution indemnity scheme for GPs?
In our latest podcast, healthcare litigation expert Patricia Roe and primary care expert Justin Cumberlege have summarise the key points of their webinar on the CNSGP, the NHS Resolution indemnity scheme for GPs.
Young autistic people still dying despite coroner warnings over care
The BBC have conducted an investigation into the deaths of over 4,000 autistic people over the last 10 years.
Hempsons celebrate new rankings in the Chambers UK Guide 2023
The Chambers UK Guide 2023 has been published and the most significant change in this year’s rankings sees us ranked for the first time in the Police Law: Mainly Defendant category, in Band 3.
Five top tier rankings for Hempsons in the Legal 500 2023 UK guide
Straight Talk – The implications of unlawful discharge
In this case, the daughters of two care home residents who died of COVID-19 brought a judicial review of policies and guidance released in March and April 2020. Philippa Doyle and Jolena Bullivant-Clark discuss the case.
6-month custodial sentence for exaggerated medical negligence damages claim
The case of Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust v Linda Metcalf highlights the very serious consequences of dishonest and exaggerated claims against the NHS.
Custodial sentence for exaggerated claim against the NHS
Linda Metcalf has received an immediate 6-month custodial sentence for her deliberate attempt to defraud the NHS and deceive the Court. She has also been ordered to pay the Trust’s costs of the proceedings. Sentence was passed by Mr Justice Griffiths in the Leeds District Registry on 11.02.21.
New Year partner and associate promotions
We are delighted to announce a new partner and several associate promotions, providing a major boost to our healthcare advisory, healthcare litigation, commercial and real estate teams.
Bell v Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust and others – requirements for consent under Gillick
On 1st December 2020 the Divisional Court gave judgment in this unusual judicial review involving the circumstances in which a child or young person under 18 may be competent to give valid consent to treatment in law for the use of hormone or puberty blockers for gender dysphoria, and the process by which consent to treatment is obtained.
Claimant found guilty of criminal act cannot claim damages against negligent NHS trust
The Supreme Court has now handed down its judgment in the long and sad case of Ecila Henderson v Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust. The judgment puts to rest the issue of whether a claimant who has been found guilty of a criminal act can recover damages from the party whose original negligence gave rise to the situation where the claimant was able to commit the criminal act.
Covid-19: Key legal considerations arising from the pandemic
Hempsons and NHS Providers launch guide covering the legal liabilities that are likely to arise due to the pandemic.