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Causes Of Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that affects the lining of the lungs, heart, or abdomen. The primary cause of mesothelioma is exposure to asbestos, a naturally occurring mineral that was commonly used in construction materials and other products for many years.

When asbestos is disturbed, it can release tiny fibers into the air, which can be inhaled or ingested and become lodged in the body's tissues. Over time, these fibers can cause inflammation and scarring, which can eventually lead to the development of mesothelioma.

Other potential risk factors for mesothelioma include smoking, radiation exposure, and genetic factors, although asbestos exposure remains the primary cause.

Legal Options For Mesothelioma Patients

Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive form of cancer that is primarily caused by exposure to asbestos fibers. Unfortunately, there is no cure for mesothelioma, but there are legal options available to patients.

Mesothelioma patients may be able to file a lawsuit against the companies responsible for their exposure to asbestos to receive financial compensation for their medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

Additionally, mesothelioma patients may be eligible for compensation from asbestos trust funds set up by bankrupt asbestos companies. It is important for mesothelioma patients and their families to work with experienced mesothelioma attorneys to understand their legal options and pursue the best course of action for their situation.

Choosing A Mesothelioma Law Firm

Choosing a mesothelioma law firm can be a difficult task, but it's important to find one that has experience with these types of cases. Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive form of cancer that is often caused by exposure to asbestos, and it can be challenging to prove liability in these cases.

Therefore, it's essential to find a law firm that has a track record of success in handling mesothelioma cases and has a deep understanding of the medical and legal issues involved. It's also essential to choose a law firm that is committed to working closely with you and your family to develop a personalized legal strategy that meets your needs and goals.

With the right law firm on your side, you can pursue compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages related to your mesothelioma diagnosis.

What To Look For In A Mesothelioma Lawyer

If you are looking for a mesothelioma lawyer, there are a few things to keep in mind. First, you want to find a lawyer who has experience in handling mesothelioma cases specifically. This is a complex area of law, and it is important to work with a lawyer who understands the unique challenges involved.

Second, you want to look for a lawyer who is compassionate and understands what you and your family are going through. Finally, you want to find a lawyer who is responsive and available to answer your questions and help guide you through the legal process.

By taking these factors into consideration, you can find a mesothelioma lawyer who will work hard to get you the compensation you deserve.

Compensation For Mesothelioma Victims

Compensation for mesothelioma victims can be a complex issue. Mesothelioma is a type of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos, and many victims were exposed to this substance while working in certain industries.

Compensation may be available to victims and their families through various means, such as insurance claims, lawsuits, or government programs. However, navigating the compensation process can be difficult, and it may be helpful to speak with a lawyer who specializes in mesothelioma cases.

Additionally, there are resources available to help victims and their families understand their legal options and get the support they need.

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Scottish Parliament Election 6 May 2021 ~ Scottish Independence Referendum

The Scottish Parliamentary election was held on 6 May. The Parliament comprises 73 constituency seats and 56 regional list seats – (previous post 29 March). The Scottish National Party (SNP) won 64 of those seats and is therefore just one seat short of an overall majority. The Conservative Party won 31 seats, Labour 22, Greens 8 and Liberal Democrats 4.  The new Alba Party under the leadership of former First Minister Alex Salmond failed to secure a seat.One way of reading the result is that there is at least a majority of Members of the Scottish Parliament who favour holding a further referendum on Scottish independence, The SNP and the Green Party campaigned on pro-independence manifestos - SNP manifesto - Green manifesto. Therefore, the  likelihood is that political pressure will now increase for a further independence referendum. It is a pressure which may prove difficult for the UK government to resist. Analysis of the Scottish election may be seen at Financial Times 8 May 2021, BBC News- Election 2021: The fourt key takeaways in maps and charts  and BBC News - Professor Sir John Curtice - What the 2021 election results mean for the partiesPresiding Officer:The new Scottish Parliament will elect a Presiding Officer. It is an impartial role and whoever is elected will give up their Party membership. The Scotsman 10 May looks at possible candidates. The Presiding Officer does not normally vote, but has a deciding vote if there is a tie. If the vote is for Stage 1 of a Bill, the Presiding Officer will usually vote to allow the Bill to continue to Stage 2. At other times, the Presiding Officer will usually vote against a motion or amendment.How could a further referendum lawfully come about?The UK government could agree to a referendum being held and ensure that a so-called "Section 30 Order" was made in order to give the Scottish Parliament competence to legislate for the referendum. This was the mechanism used in 2014 (previous post) when voters rejected independence.  Such agreement to hold a further independence referendum cannot be ruled out but, at the time of writing, is perhaps unlikely.If the UK government were to refuse the Section 30 route then an interesting question might arise - Does the Scottish Parliament have powers under the Scotland Acts to legislate for a referendum in Scotland to determine whether the Scottish electorate wishes Scotland to become an independent nation. The Scotland Acts:The Scotland Act 1998 created the Scottish Parliament and defined its powers. Certain matters were reserved to the UK Parliament at Westminster.Section 29(1) of the 1998 Act provides that - An Act of the Scottish Parliament is not law so far as any provision of the Act is outside the legislative competence of the Parliament.Section 29(2) goes on to provide that - A provision is outside that competence so far as any of the following paragraphs apply - (a) - (not relevant here)(b) it relates to reserved matters,(c) to (e) - not relevant here.Section 30 gives legal effect to Schedule 5 (Reserved matters) and Schedule 5 provides that the Union of the Kingdoms of Scotland and England is a reserved matter.Scottish Parliament legislation to hold a referendum would appear to relate to a reserved matter - i.e. the Union of Scotland and England. I find it hard to read the words "relates to" in any other way but argument could possibly be put forward to the effect that the legislation will do no more than test public opinion in Scotland on the question of independence and that the legislation is of an "advisory" nature not requiring politicians to act on the outcome. At the time of writing, we do not know precisely what the arguments might be.Political resolution of this issue should be the preferred way but the question may eventually end up before the Supreme Court.Draft Independence Referendum Bill (March 2021):In March 2021 the Scottish Government published its thinking as well as the text of a draft bill - Draft Independence Referendum Bill.Links and Developments:BBC 9 May 2021 - Scottish Independence: Could the Supreme Court rule on an independence referendum? 10 May 2021.

Coronavirus Log - Part 7 - from 13 February 2021

This post is a continuation of the Coronavirus Log.  See Coronavirus Log Part 1 - (December 2019 to 28 April 2020) - Part 2 (29 April 2020 to 24 May 2020) - Part 3 (25 May to 21 June 2020) - Part 4 (22 June to 26 July 2020) - Part 5 (27 July to 1 November - Part 6 (2 November 2020 to 13 February 2021). Position at 13 February 2021:The national "lockdown" imposed on 6 January 2021 continues.As at 13 February there have been 116,827 deaths (within 28 days of first positive test) due to Covid-19. On 12 February a further 15,144 new positive tests were reported. Vaccination (using Pfizer-Biontech or Oxford-AstraZeneca) has continued with 14,012,224 people having received a first dose up to and including 11 February. 13 February - The Guardian - White House has concerns over China role in WHO Covid-19 report  13 February - The Guardian - UK failed to heed the virus alerts, says vaccine creator 14 February - Government data reported that up to 13 February there had been 116,908 deaths (within 28 days of first positive test) due to Covid-19. There were 13,308 new positive tests reported on 13 February. See also Worldometers - Coronavirus - UK .  The data also reported that 14,556,827 people had received a first dose of vaccine (and 534,869 a second dose) up to and including 12 February 2021(Monday) 15 February - BBC News - Covid: New phase begins after first vaccine target hit in England15 February - The Guardian - Ministers flatly reject Tory demands to end Covid controls by May15 February - Government data reported that up to 14 February there had been 117,166 deaths (within 28 days of first positive test) due to Covid-19. There were 10,972 new positive tests reported on 14 February. See also Worldometers - Coronavirus - UK .  The data also reported that 15,062,189 people had received a first dose of vaccine (and 537,715 a second dose) up to and including 13 February 202116 February - Government data reported that up to 15 February there had been 117,936 deaths (within 28 days of first positive test) due to Covid-19. There were 9765 new positive tests reported on 15 February. See also Worldometers - Coronavirus - UK .  The data also reported that 15,300,151 people had received a first dose of vaccine (and 539,630 a second dose) up to and including 14 February 202117 February - Government data reported that up to 16 February there had been 118,195 deaths (within 28 days of first positive test) due to Covid-19. There were 10,625 new positive tests reported on 16 February. See also Worldometers - Coronavirus - UK .  The data also reported that 15,576,107 people had received a first dose of vaccine (and 546,165 a second dose) up to and including 15 February 202118 February - Government data reported that up to 17 February there had been 118,933 deaths (within 28 days of first positive test) due to Covid-19. There were 12,718 new positive tests reported on 17 February. See also Worldometers - Coronavirus - UK .  The data also reported that 15,940,972 people had received a first dose of vaccine (and 558,577 a second dose) up to and including 16 February 2021 19 February - Government data reported that up to 18 February there had been 119,387 deaths (within 28 days of first positive test) due to Covid-19. There were 12,057 new positive tests reported on 18 February. See also Worldometers - Coronavirus - UK .  The data also reported that 16,423,082 people had received a first dose of vaccine (and 573,724 a second dose) up to and including 17 February 202119 February - BBC News - Covid vaccines: Johnson pledges surplus to poorer countries at G7 19 February - The Guardian - Government's hasty Covid law-making cannot become a template for the future 19 February - The Guardian - Shining a light on rotten Covid contract process 20 February - BBC News - Whitty at odds with Johnson over 'big bang' reopening of schools in England20 February - Government data reported that up to 19 February there had been 119,920 deaths (within 28 days of first positive test) due to Covid-19. There were 12,027 new positive tests reported on 19 February. See also Worldometers - Coronavirus - UK .  The data also reported that 16,875,536 people had received a first dose of vaccine (and 589,591 a second dose) up to and including 18 February 202121 February - Government data reported that up to 20 February there had been 120,365 deaths (within 28 days of first positive test) due to Covid-19. There were 10,406 new positive tests reported on 20 February. See also Worldometers - Coronavirus - UK .  The data also reported that 17,247,442 people had received a first dose of vaccine (and 604,885 a second dose) up to and including 19 February 2021 22 February - Government data reported that up to 21 February there had been 120,580 deaths (within 28 days of first positive test) due to Covid-19. There were 9,834 new positive tests reported on 21 February. See also Worldometers - Coronavirus - UK .  The data also reported that 17,582,121 people had received a first dose of vaccine (and 615,148 a second dose) up to and including 20 February 2021 23 February - Government data reported that up to 22 February there had been 120,757 deaths (within 28 days of first positive test) due to Covid-19. There were 10,641 new positive tests reported on 22 February. See also Worldometers - Coronavirus - UK .  The data also reported that 17,723,840 people had received a first dose of vaccine (and 624,325 a second dose) up to and including 21 February 202123 February - The Guardian - Number of UK Covid vaccinations falls by a third as vaccine supply dips On 22 February the Prime Minister announced a "roadmap" to easing restrictions - see Statement to House of Commons and Government Roadmap.  The Guardian 22 February - Science behind plans to ease England's lockdown and The Guardian 22 February - Teaching unions warn against big bang return to school. Wales decided to take a more cautious approach to the return to schools - BBC News 23 February.24 February - Government data reported that up to 23 February there had been 121,305 deaths (within 28 days of first positive test) due to Covid-19. There were 8,489 new positive tests reported on 23 February. See also Worldometers - Coronavirus - UK .  The data also reported that 17,916,181 people had received a first dose of vaccine (and 642,788 a second dose) up to and including 22 February 202124 February - Sky News - When every lockdown rule is set to lift in England24 February - The Guardian - NHS Covid app could be used to prove status and access venues in England25 February - Government data reported that up to 24 February there had been 121,747 deaths (within 28 days of first positive test) due to Covid-19. There were 9,938 new positive tests reported on 24 February. See also Worldometers - Coronavirus - UK .  The data also reported that 18,243,873 people had received a first dose of vaccine (and 669,105 a second dose) up to and including 23 February 202126 February - Government data reported that up to 25 February there had been 122,070  deaths (within 28 days of first positive test) due to Covid-19. There were 9,985 new positive tests reported on 25 February. See also Worldometers - Coronavirus - UK .  The data also reported that 18,591,835 people had received a first dose of vaccine (and 700,718 a second dose) up to and including 24 February 202127 February - Government data reported that up to 26 February there had been 122,415 deaths (within 28 days of first positive test) due to Covid-19. There were 8523 new positive tests reported on 26 February. See also Worldometers - Coronavirus - UK .  The data also reported that 19,177,555 people had received a first dose of vaccine (and 736,037 a second dose) up to and including 25 February 2021 28 February - Government data reported that up to 27 February there had been 122,705 deaths (within 28 days of first positive test) due to Covid-19. There were 7434 new positive tests reported on 27 February. See also Worldometers - Coronavirus - UK .  The data also reported that 19,682,048 people had received a first dose of vaccine (and 738,810 a second dose) up to and including 26 February 2021 (Monday) 1 March 20211 March  - Government data reported that up to 28 February there had been 122,849 deaths (within 28 days of first positive test) due to Covid-19. There were 6035 new positive tests reported on 28 February. See also Worldometers - Coronavirus - UK .  The data also reported that 20,089,551 people had received a first dose of vaccine (and 796,132 a second dose) up to and including 27 February 2021 2 March  - Government data reported that up to 1 March there had been 122,953 deaths (within 28 days of first positive test) due to Covid-19. There were 5455 new positive tests reported on 1 March. See also Worldometers - Coronavirus - UK .  The data also reported that 20,275,451 people had received a first dose of vaccine (and 815,816 a second dose) up to and including 28 February 2021 3 March  - Government data reported that up to 2 March there had been 123,296 deaths (within 28 days of first positive test) due to Covid-19. There were 6391 new positive tests reported on 2 March. See also Worldometers - Coronavirus - UK .  The data also reported that 20,478,619 people had received a first dose of vaccine (and 844,098 a second dose) up to and including 1 March 2021  4 March  - Government data reported that up to 3 March there had been 123,783 deaths (within 28 days of first positive test) due to Covid-19. There were 6385 new positive tests reported on 3 March. See also Worldometers - Coronavirus - UK .  The data also reported that 20,703,615 people had received a first dose of vaccine (and 895,412 a second dose) up to and including 2 March 20215 March  - Government data reported that up to 4 March there had been 124,025 deaths (within 28 days of first positive test) due to Covid-19. There were 6573 new positive tests reported on 4 March. See also Worldometers - Coronavirus - UK .  The data also reported that 20,982,571 people had received a first dose of vaccine (and 963,862 a second dose) up to and including 3 March 20216 March - TIME - Europe is considering COVID-19 passports. Should the rest of the world catch up?6 March  - Government data reported that up to 5 March there had been 124,261 deaths (within 28 days of first positive test) due to Covid-19. There were 5947 new positive tests reported on 5 March. See also Worldometers - Coronavirus - UK .  The data also reported that 21,358,815 people had received a first dose of vaccine (and 1,034,068 a second dose) up to and including 4 March 2021 6 March - Law and Lawyers - Coronavirus Restrictions England - Changes from 8 March 20217 March - BBC News - Nurses condemn 'fundamentally flawed' PPE rules7 March - BBC News - PM urges caution as England schools to reopen7 March  - Government data reported that up to 6 March there had been 124,419 deaths (within 28 days of first positive test) due to Covid-19. There were 6040 new positive tests reported on 6 March. See also Worldometers - Coronavirus - UK .  The data also reported that 21,796,278 people had received a first dose of vaccine (and 1,090,840 a second dose) up to and including 5 March 2021  (Monday) 8 March  - Government data reported that up to 7 March there had been 124,501 deaths (within 28 days of first positive test) due to Covid-19. There were 5177 new positive tests reported on 6 March. See also Worldometers - Coronavirus - UK .  The data also reported that 22,213,112 people had received a first dose of vaccine (and 1,122,402 a second dose) up to and including 6 March 2021  9 March - BBC News - Nightingale hospitals to close from April9 March  - Government data reported that up to 8 March there had been 124,566 deaths (within 28 days of first positive test) due to Covid-19. There were 4712 new positive tests reported on 8 March. See also Worldometers - Coronavirus - UK .  The data also reported that 22,377,255 people had received a first dose of vaccine (and 1,142,643 a second dose) up to and including 7 March 2021   10 March  - Government data reported that up to 9 March there had been 124,797 deaths (within 28 days of first positive test) due to Covid-19. There were 5766 new positive tests reported on 9 March. See also Worldometers - Coronavirus - UK .  The data also reported that 22,592,528 people had received a first dose of vaccine (and 1,181,431 a second dose) up to and including 8 March 2021   11 March  - Government data reported that up to 10 March there had been 124,987 deaths (within 28 days of first positive test) due to Covid-19. There were 5926 new positive tests reported on 10 March. See also Worldometers - Coronavirus - UK .  The data also reported that 22,809,829 people had received a first dose of vaccine (and 1,254,353 a second dose) up to and including 9 March 2021    12 March - Nature - Where did Covid come from? Five mysteries that remain. 12 March - The Guardian - Covid and civil liberties: keeping a close watch on government12 March  - Government data reported that up to 11 March there had been 125,168 deaths (within 28 days of first positive test) due to Covid-19. There were 6753 new positive tests reported on 11 March. See also Worldometers - Coronavirus - UK .  The data also reported that 23,053,716 people had received a first dose of vaccine (and 1,351,515 a second dose) up to and including 10 March 2021    13 March - Government data reported that up to 12 March there had been 125,343 deaths (within 28 days of first positive test) due to Covid-19. There were 6609 new positive tests reported on 12 March. See also Worldometers - Coronavirus - UK .  The data also reported that 23,314,525 people had received a first dose of vaccine (and 1,445,078 a second dose) up to and including 11 March 2021   13 March - BBC News - EU struggles with vaccine delays and new Covid surge14 March - Government data reported that up to 13 March there had been 125,464 deaths (within 28 days of first positive test) due to Covid-19. There were 5534 new positive tests reported on 13 March. See also Worldometers - Coronavirus - UK .  The data also reported that 23,684,103 people had received a first dose of vaccine (and 1,532,754 a second dose) up to and including 12 March 2021   (Monday) 15 March - Government data reported that up to 14 March there had been 125,516 deaths (within 28 days of first positive test) due to Covid-19. There were 4618 new positive tests reported on 14 March. See also Worldometers - Coronavirus - UK .  The data also reported that 24,196,211 people had received a first dose of vaccine (and 1,584,909 a second dose) up to and including 13 March 2021   16 March - BBC News - The inside story of the government's battle against the virus16 March - BBC News - UK defends Oford jab .... - (a look at the media headlines).16 March - Government data reported that up to 15 March there had been 125,580 deaths (within 28 days of first positive test) due to Covid-19. There were 5089 new positive tests reported on 15 March. See also Worldometers - Coronavirus - UK .  The data also reported that 24,453,221 people had received a first dose of vaccine (and 1,610,280 a second dose) up to and including 14 March 2021    16 March - The Guardian - Public support for Covid inquiry more than twice as high as opposition - poll17 March - Government data reported that up to 16 March there had been 125,690 deaths (within 28 days of first positive test) due to Covid-19. There were 5294 new positive tests reported on 16 March. See also Worldometers - Coronavirus - UK .  The data also reported that 24,839,906 people had received a first dose of vaccine (and 1,663,646 a second dose) up to and including 15 March 2021  18 March - BBC News - Covid vaccine: Government facing questions over supply to UK18 March - BBC News - Covid-19: EU warns UK over vaccine exports18 March - The Guardian - EU threatens to halt Covid vaccine exports to UK unless it gets 'fair share'18 March - The Guardian - Labour calls for full Covid public inquiry starting in June18 March - The Conversation - How well does the Astrazeneca vaccine work?  18 March - Government data reported that up to 17 March there had been 125,831 deaths (within 28 days of first positive test) due to Covid-19. There were 5758 new positive tests reported on 17 March. See also Worldometers - Coronavirus - UK .  The data also reported that 25,273,226 people had received a first dose of vaccine (and 1,759,445 a second dose) up to and including 16 March 2021  19 March - Government data reported that up to 18 March there had been 125,926 deaths (within 28 days of first positive test) due to Covid-19. There were 6303 new positive tests reported on 18 March. See also Worldometers - Coronavirus - UK .  The data also reported that 25,735,472 people had received a first dose of vaccine (and 1,879,054 a second dose) up to and including 17 March 202120 March - Government data reported that up to 19 March there had been 126,026 deaths (within 28 days of first positive test) due to Covid-19. There were 4802 new positive tests reported on 19 March. See also Worldometers - Coronavirus - UK .  The data also reported that 26,263,732 people had received a first dose of vaccine (and 2,011,070 a second dose) up to and including 18 March 2021 21 March - Government data reported that up to 20 March there had been 126,122 deaths (within 28 days of first positive test) due to Covid-19. There were 5587 new positive tests reported on 20 March. See also Worldometers - Coronavirus - UK .  The data also reported that 26,853,407 people had received a first dose of vaccine (and 2,132,551 a second dose) up to and including 19 March 2021 (Monday) 22 March - The Guardian - Dozens of arrests as thousands march in London against Covid lockdown22 March - Government data reported that up to 21 March there had been 126,155 deaths (within 28 days of first positive test) due to Covid-19. There were 5312 new positive tests reported on 21 March. See also Worldometers - Coronavirus - UK .  The data also reported that 27,630,970 people had received a first dose of vaccine (and 2,228,772 a second dose) up to and including 20 March 2021 23 March - Government data reported that up to 22 March there had been 126,172 deaths (within 28 days of first positive test) due to Covid-19. There were 5342 new positive tests reported on 22 March. See also Worldometers - Coronavirus - UK .  The data also reported that 27,997,976 people had received a first dose of vaccine (and 2,281,384 a second dose) up to and including 21 March 2021 23 March - BBC News -  UK marks one year since the first lockdown - (the 1 year is from the Prime Minister's announcement on 23 March 2020). 23 March - BBC News - Boris Johnson's address to the nation in full - (what the PM said on 23 March 2020). 23 March - The Guardian - Dozens of arrests as thousands march in London against Covid lockdown23 March - The Guardian - Boris Johnson: vaccine cooperation vital to help combat third Covid wave24 March - Government data reported that up to 23 March there had been 126,284 deaths (within 28 days of first positive test) due to Covid-19. There were 5379 new positive tests reported on 23 March. See also Worldometers - Coronavirus - UK .  The data also reported that 28,327,873 people had received a first dose of vaccine (and 2,363,684 a second dose) up to and including 22 March 2021 24 March - The Guardian - Boris Johnson admits regrets over handling of first Covid wave24 March - Joint Statement from HMG and the European Commission on cooperation in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic 25 March - BBC News - EU leaders to discuss boosting vaccine supplies25 March - Government data reported that up to 24 March there had been 126,382 deaths (within 28 days of first positive test) due to Covid-19. There were 5605 new positive tests reported on 24 March. See also Worldometers - Coronavirus - UK .  The data also reported that 28,653,523 people had received a first dose of vaccine (and 2,532,839 a second dose) up to and including 23 March 2021 25 March - One year since the Coronavirus Act 2020 received Royal Assent. Parliament to debate the Act and vote on its renewal. See House of Lords Library - Debate on the Coronavirus Act 2020 and health protection regulations.26 March - The Guardian - Coronavirus Act 2020 extended another six months26 March - Government data reported that up to 25 March there had been 126,445 deaths (within 28 days of first positive test) due to Covid-19. There were 6397 new positive tests reported on 25 March. See also Worldometers - Coronavirus - UK .  The data also reported that 28,991,188 people had received a first dose of vaccine (and 2,775,481 a second dose) up to and including 24 March 2021 26 March - EU Commission - Safe COVID-19 vaccines for Europeans26 March - EU Council Statement of 25 March 202127 March - Government data reported that up to 26 March there had been 126,515 deaths (within 28 days of first positive test) due to Covid-19. There were 6187 new positive tests reported on 26 March. See also Worldometers - Coronavirus - UK .  The data also reported that 29,316,130 people had received a first dose of vaccine (and 3,009,863 a second dose) up to and including 25 March 202128 March - Government data reported that up to 27 March there had been 126,573 deaths (within 28 days of first positive test) due to Covid-19. There were 4715 new positive tests reported on 27 March. See also Worldometers - Coronavirus - UK .  The data also reported that 29,727,435 people had received a first dose of vaccine (and 3,293,517 a second dose) up to and including 26 March 202128 March - BBC News - Rapid home test kits to be available for workers(Monday) 29 March - Government data reported that up to 28 March there had been 126,592 deaths (within 28 days of first positive test) due to Covid-19. There were 3862 new positive tests reported on 28 March. See also Worldometers - Coronavirus - UK .  The data also reported that 30,151,287 people had received a first dose of vaccine (and 3,527,481 a second dose) up to and including 27 March 202129 March - Coronavirus Restrictions - the law changes from 29 March 2021. 30 March - BBC News - World leaders call for international pandemic treaty30 March - Government data reported that up to 29 March there had been 126,615 deaths (within 28 days of first positive test) due to Covid-19. There were 4654 new positive tests reported on 29 March. See also Worldometers - Coronavirus - UK .  The data also reported that 30,444,829 people had received a first dose of vaccine (and 3,674,266 a second dose) up to and including 28 March 202131 March -  Government data reported that up to 30 March there had been 126,670 deaths (within 28 days of first positive test) due to Covid-19. There were 4040 new positive tests reported on 30 March. See also Worldometers - Coronavirus - UK .  The data also reported that 30,680,948 people had received a first dose of vaccine (and 3,838,010 a second dose) up to and including 29 March 202131 March - BBC News - AstraZenca vaccine: was it worth it?1 April -  Government data reported that up to 31 March there had been 126,713 deaths (within 28 days of first positive test) due to Covid-19. There were 4052 new positive tests reported on 31 March. See also Worldometers - Coronavirus - UK .  The data also reported that 30,905,538 people had received a first dose of vaccine (and 4,108,536 a second dose) up to and including 30 March 2021 2 April - BBC News - Dozens of MPs criticise 'divisive' Covid passports2 April -  Government data reported that up to 1 April there had been 126,764 deaths (within 28 days of first positive test) due to Covid-19. There were 4479 new positive tests reported on 1 April. See also Worldometers - Coronavirus - UK .  The data also reported that 31,147,444 people had received a first dose of vaccine (and 4,513,458 a second dose) up to and including 31 March 2021 3 April - BBC News - Seven UK blood clot deaths after AstraZeneca vaccine3 April -  Government data reported that up to 2 April there had been 126,816 deaths (within 28 days of first positive test) due to Covid-19. There were 3402 new positive tests reported on 2 April. See also Worldometers - Coronavirus - UK .  The data also reported that 31,301,267 people had received a first dose of vaccine (and 4,948,635 a second dose) up to and including 1 April 2021 4 April - Bloomberg - Vaccinated Britain is about to face its biggest Covid test yet - (very definitely a "bucket of cold water" article). 4 April -  Government data reported that up to 3 April there had been 126,826 deaths (within 28 days of first positive test) due to Covid-19. There were 3423 new positive tests reported on 3 April. See also Worldometers - Coronavirus - UK .  The data also reported that 31,425,682 people had received a first dose of vaccine (and 5,205,505 a second dose) up to and including 2 April 2021 (Monday) 5 April -  Government data reported that up to 4 April there had been 126,836 deaths (within 28 days of first positive test) due to Covid-19. There were 2297 new positive tests reported on 4 April. See also Worldometers - Coronavirus - UK .  The data also reported that 31,523,010 people had received a first dose of vaccine (and 5,381,745 a second dose) up to and including 3 April 2021 5 April - National Geographic - Here's what the WHO report found on the origins of COVID-195 April - BBC News - Tests to be offered twice-weekly to all in England  6 April -  Government data reported that up to 5 April there had been 126,862 deaths (within 28 days of first positive test) due to Covid-19. There were 2762 new positive tests reported on 5 April. See also Worldometers - Coronavirus - UK .  The data also reported that 31,581,623 people had received a first dose of vaccine (and 5,432,126 a second dose) up to and including 4 April 2021 6 April - BBC News - Covid passports: Plans criticised by MPs amid fears of 'two-tier Britain'6 April - The Guardian - Labour says reports of up to 8,000 tourists arriving a day are 'staggering'6 April - Gov.uk Press release - Further easing of Covid restrictions confirmed for 12 April7 April -  Government data reported that up to 6 April there had been 126,882 deaths (within 28 days of first positive test) due to Covid-19. There were 2379 new positive tests reported on 6 April. See also Worldometers - Coronavirus - UK .  The data also reported that 31,622,367 people had received a first dose of vaccine (and 5,496,716 a second dose) up to and including 5 April 2021 7 April - BBC News - Moderna vaccine UK rollout to begin in Wales7 April - The Guardian - Oxford.AstraZeneca jab could have causal link to rare blood clots, say UK experts8 April -  Government data reported that up to 7 April there had been 126,927 deaths (within 28 days of first positive test) due to Covid-19. There were 2763 new positive tests reported on 7 April. See also Worldometers - Coronavirus - UK .  The data also reported that 31,707,594 people had received a first dose of vaccine (and 5,683,509 a second dose) up to and including 6 April 2021 8 April - BBC News - UK vaccine rollout 'breaking link' between infections and death9 April - BBC News - Cost of tests 'is  too much for people to travel on holiday'9 April - The Guardian - UK ministers silent on AstraZeneca shipment to Australia9 April -  Government data reported that up to 8 April there had been 126,980 deaths (within 28 days of first positive test) due to Covid-19. There were 3030 new positive tests reported on 8 April. See also Worldometers - Coronavirus - UK .  The data also reported that 31,807,124 people had received a first dose of vaccine (and 6,091,905 a second dose) up to and including 7 April 2021 10 April -  Government data reported that up to 9 April there had been 127,040 deaths (within 28 days of first positive test) due to Covid-19. There were 3150 new positive tests reported on 9 April. See also Worldometers - Coronavirus - UK .  The data also reported that 31,903,366 people had received a first dose of vaccine (and 6,541,174 a second dose) up to and including 8 April 2021 11 April - The Guardian - Virus hotspots could lead to third Covid wave in UK, scientists warn.11 April - Government data reported that up to 10 April there had been 127,080 deaths (within 28 days of first positive test) due to Covid-19. There were 2589 new positive tests reported on 10 April. See also Worldometers - Coronavirus - UK .  The data also reported that 32,010,244 people had received a first dose of vaccine (and 6,991,310 a second dose) up to and including 9 April 2021

Mesothelioma Patient

There's various options of care for a mesothelioma patient. It is dependant on you what type of care you require to deliver to your loved three. There's a quantity of considerable factors in this case such as your finances, your needs, the patient’s needs & finances & lots of more. It gets very hard to deal with a mesothelioma patient but you require to face the fact that he is no longer going be there for long.Taking care of all the medical issues of a mesothelioma patient is not . It is important to take care of some other factors pertaining to the patient. Care & importance should also be given to his spiritual, emotional & financial well being. There's a quantity of changes that are expected to occur in a mesothelioma patient. Therefore it gets imperative to alter your scope towards him as well. Usually a mesothelioma patient gets frustrated easily & sometimes feels lazy. Another great factor which has a large effect on the mesothelioma patient is the place where he will be given the treatment whether it would be his house or the hospital.Hospital care:Hospital care is ofcourse ideal because the nurses, doctors & the care equipments are always there. If the patient is at severe stage of mesothelioma then it is better to keep him or her in the hospitalCaring for a mesothelioma patient at home:Usually people tend to take care of their loved three who is suffering from mesothelioma at home. They get their medical requirements at home so that the patient is not out of touch with his relatives & doesn’t miss anything. It is an important part for his recovery. You can avail the services of home nurses or professional home care services.

UK Supreme Court - Uber BV and others v Aslam and others [2021] UKSC 5

The Queen's Speech in December 2019 envisaged an Employment Bill aimed at protecting and enhancing wokers' rights as the UK left the EU. The Bill would also build on existing employment law with measures to protect those in low-paid work and the gig economy - a labour market characterised by the prevalence of short-term contracts or freelance work, as opposed to permanent jobs. 14 months after the 2019 general election. the promised Bill has yet to presented by the government to Parliament.A Dutch Company - Uber BV - owns the technology behind a smartphone app which linkes those wishing to book a private hire vehicle (PHV) with a driver.  A number of drivers, including Mr Aslam and Mr Farrar, brought a claim in the employment tribunal in order to establish their employment status. Legal proceedings: The claim was heard in 2016 with the tribunal finding that Mr Aslam and Mr Farrar worked under workers' contracts for Uber London Ltd - Tribunal Judgment October 2016In November 2017, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (HHJ Jennifer Eady QC) handed down a reserved judgment dismissing Uber's appeal - see the judgment.  The Court of Appeal (Civil Division) dismissed Uber's appeals.  See the Court of Appeal's judgment of 19 December 2018 - [2018] EWCA Civ 2748 (Sir Terence Etherton MR and Bean LJ with Underhill LJ dissenting).  (Judge Eady's judgment is discussed by the Court of Appeal at paras 33 to 37).In July 2020 the Supreme Court heard a further appeal by Uber and, on 19 February 2021, handed down a unanimous judgment dismissing the appeal - [2021] UKSC 5.  Initially, the Supreme Court's panel had seven justices but the illness of Lord Kitchin required that the panel be reconstituted as a panel of six justices.The Supreme Court's judgment:Essentially, Uber argued that the drivers were independent contractors. The Supreme Court disagreed.Judgment (PDF)Press summary (PDF)Press summary (HTML version) Judgment on BAILII (HTML version) The Court held that the transportation service performed by drivers and offered to passengers through the Uber app is very tightly defined and controlled by Uber. Drivers are in a position of subordination and dependency in relation to Uber such that they have little or no ability to improve their economic position through professional or entrepreneurial skill. In practice the only way in which they can increase their earnings is by working longer hours while constantly meeting Uber’s measures of performance. The Supreme Court considered that comparisons made by Uber with digital platforms which act as booking agents for hotels and other accommodation and with minicab drivers did not advance its case. The drivers were rightly found to be “workers”.The Supreme Court also held that the employment tribunal was entitled to find that time spent by the claimants working for Uber was not limited (as Uber argued) to periods when they were actually driving passengers to their destinations, but included any period when the driver was logged into the Uber app within the territory in which the driver was licensed to operate and was ready and willing to accept trips.The result is that, as workers, the claimants are entitled to the rights and protections in the Employment Rights Act 1996, the National Minimum Wage Act 1998 and the Working Time Regulations 1998. Next?The drivers were successful in this protracted litigation. The government ought to bring forward the employment legislation included in the Queen's Speech 2019.  The position of workers for companies such as Uber is well-described in an article published by the TUC - Asif's story - "Uber has long claimed that drivers like me are self-employed and should be treated like business owners – responsible for their own income, outgoings and everything else about being a driver. Now we know for a fact that this is not the case.In reality, Uber control just about everything I do when working for them. They decide where I go, how much I can charge and which jobs I get. And yet this company does not take any responsibility for my employment.Up till now, Uber drivers have not been guaranteed a minimum wage – and not every driver always makes the legal minimum. We’re also not entitled to holiday pay and as a result, any time off means a loss of earnings, which can mean a lot when you have bills to pay.This isn’t just about the drivers, it’s about all the workers in this country that these companies wish to exploit using new smartphones and apps as an excuse."Media:The Guardian 20 February and The Guardian 21 February.

R (Good Law Project and others) v Secretary of State for Health and Social Care [2021] EWHC 346 (Admin)

The government and coronavirus:The actions of the UK government in relation to the Coronavirus pandemic may, one day, be the subject of some form of inquiry and the Prime Minister is on parliamentary record to that effect - Hansard 15 July 2020.  In answer to a question from Sir Edward Davey MP (Kingston and Surbiton), Mr Johnson said - " ... but of course we will seek to learn the lessons of the pandemic in the future, and certainly we will have an independent inquiry into what happened."That answer left open the question of the type of inquiry even if there was perhaps an assumption that it would be an inquiry held under the terms of the Inquiries Act 2005.  Needless to say, such inquiries operate under terms of reference set by the government and are usually lengthy, legalistic, and expensive.  As an example, the Grenfell Tower fire occurred on the night of 14 June 2017. The Grenfell Fire Inquiry was formally set up in August 2017. Phase 1 ran from 21 May 2028 to 12 December 2018 and the Chairman issued a report on 30 October 2019. The inquiry is now in Phase 2 which is examining causes including how Grenfell Tower came to be in a condition which allowed the fire to spread in the way identified by Phase 1. Costs for this inquiry amounted to £40.2m for the period 1 August 2017 to 31 March 2019 - see here.Accountability: Whatever the future holds regarding an inquiry, the government's actions during the coronavirus pandemic have not entirely escaped official scrutiny. There is the work of the Health and Social Care Committee and other parliamentary committees. Further, on 26 November 2020, the National Audit Office issued a report into government procurement during the Covid-19 pandemic. The NAO noted insufficient documentation in some cases regarding "key decisions, or how risks such as perceived or actual conflicts of interest have been identified or managed. In addition, a number of contracts were awarded retrospectively, or have not been published in a timely manner. The lack of adequate documentation meant that the NAO could not give an assurance that the government has adequately mitigated the increased risks arising from emergency procurement or applied appropriate commercial practices in all cases. While we recognise that these were exceptional circumstances, there are standards that the public sector will always need to apply if it is to maintain public trust."Good Law Project's judicial review: The Good Law Project instigated judicial review of some aspects of the government's procurement processes and judgment has been given - R (Good Law Project and others) v Secretary of State for Health and Social Care [2021] EWHC 346 (Admin) Chamberlain J.The claimants in the judicial review were Good Law Project and three Members of Parliament. They alleged that the Secretary of State had failed to comply with -  A) Regulation 50 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 which requires the Secretary of State to send for publication a contract award notice (a "CAN") not later than 30 days after the award of a contract with a value exceeding the applicable limit. B) "transparency priciples" as set out in Publication of Central Government Tenders and Contracts: Central Government Transparency Guidance Note (November 2017) ("the Transparency Policy") and Procurement Policy Note – Update to Transparency Principles (PPN 01/17, February 2017) ("the Transparency Principles"), which require publication of the provisions of any contract with a value over £10,000.The claimants also argued that it was "apparent" that the Secretary of State, whether personally or though his officials, had "made and approved a conscious decision to de-prioritise compliance with regulation 50 and with the Transparency Policy and Principles". They referred to this as the "de-prioritisation policy". Chamberlain J chose to address the issues in the case in a certain order (para 7 of the judgment) and, in the following list,  his findings are shown in bold blue -(a) Do the Claimants or any of them have standing to bring this challenge? Judgment paras 77-108. Only Good Law Project had standing.(b) Should the Claimants be permitted to amend the Claim Form and Statement of Facts and Grounds to plead the breach of reg. 108? Judgment paras 109-119. The Claimants' application to amend the Claim Form and pleadings was refused. (c) Did the Secretary of State have a policy of de-prioritising compliance with his transparency obligations? Judgment paras 120-124. Essentially, the claimant's case was not made out.  (d) Did the Secretary of State act unlawfully by failing to comply with:(i) the Transparency Policy and Transparency Principles; and/or(ii) reg. 108 (if permission to amend is granted – see (b) above)?Judgmet paras 124-136. Regarding (i) the Secretary of State acted unlawfully by failing to comply with the Transparency Policy. Item d(ii) - permission had not been granted. (e) Should the Court grant declaratory and/or mandatory relief in respect of the Secretary of State's failure to comply with:(i) reg. 50 (where breach is now admitted); and/or (ii) the Transparency Policy and Transparency Principles (if the failure was unlawful – see (d)(i) above); and/or (iii) reg. 108 (if permission to amend is granted – see (b) above – and the failure was unlawful – see (d)(ii) above)?Judgment para 137-160. Declaratory relief only. The judge to consider further written submissions from the parties on the precise terms of the Order and on consequential matters. It was noted by the judge that, by the time of the hearing, compliance with Regulation 50 was more substantial and the Secretary of State accepted that there had been breaches of Regulation 50. Such breaches were not merely "technical" and, although there had been a need to acquire goods and services within short timescales, the obligations imposed by Regulation 50 and the Transparency Policy and Principles serve a vital public fuinction of no less importance during a pandemic. The Secretary of State spent vast quantities of public money on pandemic-related procurements during 2020. The public were entitled to see who this money was going to, what it was being spent on and how the relevant contracts were awarded.  This was important not only so that competitors of those awarded contracts could understand whether the obligations owed to them under the PCR 2015 had been breached, but also so that oversight bodies such as the NAO, as well as Parliament and the public, could scrutinise and ask questions about this expenditure. By answering such questions, the Government "builds public trust and public confidence in public services": see §1 of the Transparency Principles. One unfortunate consequence of non-compliance with the transparency obligations (both for the public and for the Government) is that people can start to harbour suspicions of improper conduct, which may turn out to be unfounded. The reader will hopefully note that the case was not about allegations of "cronyism" - i.e. favouring certain types of bidders over others. The Secretary of State acted unlawfully due to late publication of contract awarded notices and it was clear that efforts had been made (or were in progress) to address the failures. In all fairness, this was not a resignation matter. The case is however significant in that high standards of public administration, as set out in the Regulations and Policy documents, were upheld. It is a pity that the government chose to contest this case when the fact of breaches was clear. Public money and court time could have been saved by a different and better response. The judge described the history of the proceedings as "unedifying" (para 153).Note: Since the end of transition period on 31 December 2020, the 2015 Regulations continue to apply as "retained EU" law within the meaning of s. 2 of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018, with modifications. For "retained EU law" please see my earlier post 30 January 2021.

Five risk factor associated with mesothelioma

Exposure to asbestos could have occurred to people who were actually mining asbestos, people who worked in plants that manufactured goods containing asbestos, workers who were installing asbestos-laden materials in buildings, or those who lived or worked in buildings or homes containing asbestos or products made of asbestos. People who were hired to remove asbestos from a building are also at an increased risk of developing mesothelioma. People who worked with asbestos are more likely to create mesothelioma than people who were basically around asbestos materials during their every day life.The number five risk factor associated with mesotheliomais the unprotected exposure to asbestos materials. Most people who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma have knowledge of prior exposure to asbestos, possibly up to 30 or 40 years prior to their diagnosis.Another apparent risk factor for developing mesothelioma is living with a person who has been exposed to asbestos. It is believed that individuals who worked with asbestos materials several decades ago may have unknowingly come home with asbestos particles on their clothing. Because protective coverings were not necessary on asbestos workers, the possibility of asbestos particles on clothing was a true possibility.The level of exposure as well as the amount of time a person was exposed to asbestos also seems to correlate to the risk of developing mesothelioma. For example, someone who worked with asbestos every day for 20 years is much more likely to be diagnosed with mesothelioma than a person who was exposed to it for only five month. However, both categories of exposure contain risk and both can lead to the same cancer. In addition, the younger the person who was exposed, the greater the risk of developing mesothelioma later in life.When the particles were taken home on clothing, and the clothes were taken off, the asbestos may have flown in to the air inside of the home, and in turn, inhaled by all members of the relatives. Hence, plenty of relatives members of past asbestos workers have been diagnosed with mesothelioma. (Today, there's regulations that won't permit a person working with asbestos to leave a facility before showering and changing their clothes.)It is a mystery as to why some people who had long-term exposure to asbestos in their past seldom create mesothelioma, and others who were exposed for only a brief period of time create the cancer.Researchers believe that there may be other reasons that five person is more susceptible to mesothelioma than others. There is a hypothesis that people who create mesothelioma were born with a gene that makes them more predisposed to cancer. In addition, it's been determined that people who smoke are at a much higher risk of developing mesothelioma if they were also exposed to asbestos at any time in their lives.Another theory regarding mesothelioma's risk factors is related to radiation. Between the 1920s and the 1950s, x-rays, which were used for all sorts of purposes including diagnosing various medical problems, used to contain a substance that was finally linked to plenty of kinds of cancer. It is believed that there may be a link between those individuals who received x-rays between the 1920s and the 1950s may be at a greater risk of developing mesothelioma than those who were not exposed to x-rays during this period of timeThere's other mesothelioma risk factors as well. There seems to be a link between mesothelioma and the vaccine that millions of individuals received during the 1950s and 1960s for polio. The connection between mesothelioma and the polio vaccine is only a theory, and there is no scientific proof of this claim.