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Tamar Burton
@tamarburton.bsky.social
Barrister at Cloisters practising in clinical negligence, personal injury, inquests and employment law
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“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.”
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
www.theguardian.com
May 24, 2025 at 11:35 AM
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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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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.
leighdaylaw.info
March 14, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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...
Infected Blood Inquiry to Publish Additional Report | Infected Blood Inquiry
www.infectedbloodinquiry.org.uk
March 13, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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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March 7, 2025 at 7:04 AM
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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

cranston.independent-inquiry.uk/wp-content/u...
cranston.independent-inquiry.uk
March 3, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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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
February 23, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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Incredible win for Josie Stewart and for public sector whistleblowers www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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
www.theguardian.com
February 18, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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
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February 13, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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Section 4(2)(a) of the State Immunity Act 1978 is incompatible with the ECHR.

caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewca/civ/202...
The Kingdom of Spain v Lydia Lorenzo - Find Case Law - The National Archives
caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk
January 29, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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🚨 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...
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
www.thetimes.com
January 26, 2025 at 7:39 AM
@rachelcrasnow.bsky.social very pleased to see you here!
January 22, 2025 at 9:32 AM
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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
The wait is over.

We have a judgment in the Foster Care employment rights challenge.

@tmpsolicitors.bsky.social @chrismilsom.bsky.social
January 21, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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New paid leave right coming in for families with babies in neonatal care:
www.gov.uk/government/n...
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
www.gov.uk
January 20, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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!
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.
www.gov.uk
January 9, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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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
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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
www.theguardian.com
January 8, 2025 at 7:19 AM