News & Views
Planning Law, Environmental Law and Climate Justice, Administrative and Public Law | Thursday 2 August 2018
Barbudans take legal action against Government of Antigua and Barbuda for unlawful development of an international airport
Legal action seeks injunction to immediately halt development; reveals government continued construction despite knowledge of major ecological, archaeological risks and damage to island
Inquests and Inquiries | Thursday 5 July 2018
Inquest into the death of Terry Smith concludes neglect contributed to death involving excessive restraint by Surrey Police
Una Morris and Leslie Thomas QC representing the family instructed by Nia Williams of Saunders Law.
Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Inquests and Inquiries | Friday 29 June 2018
Hillsborough match commander David Duckenfield to go on trial for manslaughter by gross negligence
The trial of Mr Duckenfield is currently listed to start on 10 September.
Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Housing Law | Tuesday 19 June 2018
A safe and adequate home should be a fundamental human right in the UK
Leslie Thomas QC writes on housing, human rights and Grenfell for The Law Society Gazette.
Inquests and Inquiries | Thursday 7 June 2018
Leslie Thomas QC delivers opening statement at Grenfell Inquiry on behalf of survivors and bereaved families
Leslie Thomas QC and Thalia Maragh are representing 23 clients including survivors, bereaved family members and loved ones.
Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities, Inquests and Inquiries | Thursday 26 April 2018
Leslie Thomas QC on BBC Radio 4 ‘Unreliable Evidence’
Leslie Thomas QC appeared on BBC Radio 4’s ‘Unreliable Evidence’ programme on 'Public Inquiries' presented by Clive Anderson.
Planning Law, Environmental Law and Climate Justice, Administrative and Public Law | Tuesday 17 April 2018
Barbudans call on Commonwealth leaders to address human rights injustices, failing democracy in wake of Hurricane Irma
Leslie Thomas QC, Marc Willers QC, Thalia Maragh and Tihomir Mak are representing Barbudans in this case.
Planning Law, Environmental Law and Climate Justice, Administrative and Public Law | Wednesday 20 December 2017
Barbudans file injunction to expose unlawful introduction of land act changes
Leslie Thomas QC, Marc Willers QC, Thalia Maragh and Tihomir Mak are acting for the group of Barbudans.
