If you have an interest in State-Corporate Crime or State-Corporate Harm and want to read more about how it infiltrates and impacts the day-to-day lives of its citizens - Read the following:
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Primodos 2024: The Quest for Justice Continues
In this article, Sharon Hartles explores the ongoing challenges that Primodos survivors encounter in seeking justice. She discusses the impact of new evidence and advocacy efforts, highlighting the resilience of those involved in the quest for accountability.
Sharon Hartles is a member of the Harm and Evidence Research Collaborative at the Open University. Additionally, she is affiliated with the
Risky Hormones research project, an international collaboration in partnership with patient groups.
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Primodos 2023: Fighting Against the Odds - A Denied Opportunity for Justice
In this article, Sharon Hartles highlights the high-profile legal battle involving numerous Primodos-affected claimants against pharmaceutical companies and the government. The court ruled against the claimants, dismissing their claims related to hormone pregnancy tests and foetal harm. This decision led to disappointment and criticism from advocates, MPs, and academics involved in the Primodos scandal.
Sharon Hartles is affiliated with the Risky Hormones research project, which is an international collaboration in partnership with patient groups. Additionally, she is a member of the Harm and Evidence Research Collaborative at the Open University.
This article was published by:
The European Group for the Study of Deviance and Social Control (October Newsletter - pages 8,9,10,11,12, 13) 12/10/23
This article was published by:
The Centre for the Study of Crime, Criminalisation and Social Exclusion 06/10/23
This article can be viewed on:
The Patient Safety Learning Hub 26/09/23
This articles was orginally published by: The Open University, Research Centre, Harm & Evidence Research Collaborative 19/09/23
The Open University, Research Centre, HERC Blogs
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Bhopal 2023: Unfinished Business – Justice Denied?
In this article, Sharon Hartles explores the Supreme Court of India's decision to dismiss the long-standing legal battle over the Bhopal disaster settlement, marking a crucial moment in the pursuit of justice. As the 40th anniversary fast approaches, this preventable tragedy serves as a reminder of the importance of human lives over profit.
Sharon Hartles is a member of the Open University’s Harm and Evidence Research Collaborative and is a member of the British Society of Criminology.
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Primodos 2023: The Fights for Justice Continues for the Association For Children Damaged by Hormone Pregnancy Tests
Sharon Hartles presents evidence that supports the Association for Children Damaged by Hormone Pregnancy Tests (ACDHPT) in their legal action against the British government and Bayer, a multinational pharmaceutical company. Despite the obstacles faced by the Primodos-affected families, they continue to fight for justice.
Sharon Hartles is affiliated with the Risky Hormones research project, which is an international collaboration in partnership with patient groups. Additionally, she is a member of the Harm and Evidence Research Collaborative at the Open University.
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Primodos: Financial redress is long overdue
Primodos: Financial redress is long overdue
Primodos: Financial redress is long overdue
Primodos: Financial redress is long overdue
Sharon Hartles reflects upon the events that have unfolded since the publications of the Independent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Review, First Do No Harm report and the Department of Health and Social Care, Government response to the report of the Independent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Review. She sheds light on the ongoing debacle over the government's pledge in fulfilling their policy recommendations. Sharon Hartles is a member of the Open University’s Harm and Evidence Research Collaborative.
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Sharon Hartles examines the UK Government’s response in relation to the implementation of the recommendations set out in the Independent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Review, First Do No Harm report. She explores how the Government’s response has impacted on those allegedly harmed by the side effects of Primodos, Mesh and Sodium Valproate. Sharon Hartles is a member of the Open University’s Harm and Evidence Research Collaborative.
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Sharon Hartles reflects upon the significant impacts of avoidable harms that have been perpetuated for decades as a result of medical negligence on behalf of the regulator (Committee on Safety of Medicines) that advised the UK Licensing Authority on the safety of medicines and the manufacturer of Epilim (Sanofi). Sharon Hartles is a member of the Open University’s Harm and Evidence Research Collaborative.
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Sharon Hartles and Dan McCulloch explore the potential impact of new immigration rules for non-UK nationals sleeping rough in the UK. Sharon Hartles is a member of The Open University's Harm and Evidence Research Collaborative (HERC) and also a member of the British Society of Criminology. Dan McCulloch is a Lecturer in Criminology and Social Policy at The Open University.
Sharon Hartles critically reflects on the year 2020 and explores the shifting approach towards rough sleepers within an unprecedented global pandemic. Sharon Hartles is a member of The Open University's Harm and Evidence Research Collaborative (HERC) and also a member of the British Society of Criminology.
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