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What would a ‘well’ medical discharge from military service actually look like?

A medical discharge is often spoken about as a date: the day someone leaves the Armed Forces. For the person leaving, it can mean a…

By Natasha Mason
Former teacher jailed for sexually abusing boy she tutored

A former teacher has been jailed for seven years after being convicted of sexually abusing a child she privately tutored more than 30 years ago.…

By David McClenaghan
Former snooker world champion Graeme Dott jailed for historic child sexual abuse

Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott has been sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment after being convicted of historic child sexual abuse offences. The 49-year-old, who…

By Abbie Hickson
Travelodge security review highlights concerns over guest safety

An independent review into security at Travelodge has raised concerns about guest safety and recommended a series of changes to strengthen security across its hotels.…

By Emma Barrow
Rise in children finding fake sexual images of themselves online as AI use grows

There has been a surge in children finding fake or manipulated sexual images of themselves online as AI makes it easier to create them, according…

By Paul McGinn
Durham Police promised to tackle abuse - new cases show more work is needed

In March 2025, Durham Police pledged to “flush out misogyny, racist and homophobic behaviour” from within its ranks. At the time, the force revealed that…

By Loren Martin
Pressure sores: an overlooked and undervalued claim

When people think about spinal injuries, they often think about the obvious consequences: loss of sensation, paralysis, reduced mobility, pain and the need for ongoing…

By Aliya Abdi
BBK Manifesto 2026: Eradicate health inequality

Despite having a national health service, our country suffers from some serious and consequential health inequalities, and these cause profound human and economic damage, creating…

By Hannah Travis
BBK Manifesto 2026: Improve accessibility across the court estate 

For justice to be truly accessible, our courts must be accessible too. Yet for many people with disabilities, attending court still means facing physical and…

By Jonathan Wheeler
BBK Manifesto 2026: Tackle delays in the court system

Justice should be timely. Yet across the criminal, civil and coroners’ courts, victims, bereaved families and claimants continue to face unacceptable delays. Cases that should…

By Jennifer Ellis
BBK Manifesto 2026: Extend position of trust laws to better protect young people

Nearly a decade after Conservative MP Richard Graham called for a change in the law to better protect 16 and 17-year-olds from sexual exploitation by driving…

By David McClenaghan
BBK Manifesto 2026: Deliver on IICSA’s legacy: act now on the Apology Law

Earlier this year, the High Court heard claims that thousands of children continue to be placed at risk because key safeguarding reforms recommended in the…

By David McClenaghan
BBK Manifesto 2026: Guarantee a right to brain injury rehabilitation

Every year, thousands of adults and children across the UK experience an acquired brain injury (ABI), yet too many are discharged from hospital without access…

By Mollie Benjamin
BBK Manifesto 2026: Under-16s social media ban must go further

The proposed social media ban for under-16s needs tight regulations to properly protect children from harmful content, BBK believes.   Our Manifesto for Injured People sets…

By Emma Barrow
BBK Manifesto 2026: Enforce and strengthen the MOD’s duty of candour

The advantage of working exclusively for military personnel and their families is that you gain insight and understanding into how the Ministry of Defence operates…

By Victoria Sedgwick
BBK Manifesto 2026: Let civilian police investigate Armed Forces sexual offences

Serious sexual offences committed by members of the Armed Forces can still be prosecuted through the military justice system rather than the civilian courts, despite…

By Ahmed Al-Nahhas
BBK Manifesto 2026: Build an independent Service Complaints process for the Armed Forces

People serving in our Armed Forces should be able to raise concerns knowing they will be treated fairly, impartially and without fear of repercussions. Yet…

By Ahmed Al-Nahhas
BBK Manifesto 2026: Time to regulate e-scooters

It seems almost unbelievable we are still waiting for legislation for e-scooters, and it’s imperative the Government acts without further delay to introduce clear laws…

By Josh Hughes
BBK Manifesto 2026: Stop the healthcare postcode lottery

Where you live can still determine the standard of medical treatment you receive, despite the NHS’s founding principle of equal access to healthcare. Variations in…

By Rhiannon Daniel
BBK Manifesto 2026: Maintain the momentum with road safety

Since our last manifesto, we have welcomed several positive developments aimed at making the UK’s roads safer for all users, but more needs to be…

By Ipek Tugcu

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