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|  Secretary of State for Defence v Rusling (2003) | |
| The case concerned the granting of a war pension for the infliction of Gulf War Syndrome whilst on active duty. Newman J considered the Tribunal's jurisdiction where the Respondent's entitlement to a pension had been accepted. Rabinder Singh QC and Conor Gearty appeared in this case. |
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| Sengupta v Holmes & Ors (2002) | |
| The case concerned whether a judge who had refused permission to appeal could be considered a proper and impartial member of the appellate tribunal handling the substantive appeal. Conor Gearty appeared for the respondents. |
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| In re S (minors) (2002) | |
| The House of Lords considered the impact of the Human Rights Act 1998 on the Children Act 1989 in this case concerning the implementation of care plans. Cherie Booth QC and Conor Gearty represented Bedfordshire County Council in this conjoined appeal. |
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| Matthews v Ministry of Defence (2002) | |
| The case concerned a Royal Navy mechanic claiming negligence and breach of statutory duty on the part of the Ministry of Defence, which resulted in injury from exposure to asbestos. The Court of Appeal considered whether section 10 of the Crown Proceedings Act 1947 was compatible with the ECHR. Conor Gearty appeared for the interveners. |
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