The Latest Breaking News from Margaret Abrahart

Bristol University loses appeal over suicide of disabled student on exam day

Parents of Natasha Abrahart hope high court ruling will result in statutory duty of care for students

The Guardian - UK · Feb 14, 2024

High court to consider whether universities owe students legal duty of care

Campaigners say move would save lives and bring England and Wales in line with other countries

The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2023

Natasha Abrahart's mum speaks in Parliament about student suicides - 'we must stop this'

A petition signed by 120,000 forced a debate following the death of a Bristol University student

Bristol Post · Jun 6, 2023

Parents of Natasha Abrahart 'deeply disappointed' Bristol Uni starts appeal process against daughter's death verdict

“We are deeply disappointed that the university is trying to re-run arguments which failed at trial"

Bristol Post · Jul 4, 2022

Natasha Abrahart: Parents' heart-breaking statement after daughter's death

"It is heart-breaking that our exceptional daughter was failed so badly and suffered such unnecessary torment"

Bristol Post · May 21, 2022

University discriminated against student who took own life, judge rules

Parents awarded £50,000 damages after academic heads failed to make mental health adjustments for Natasha Abrahart

The Independent UK · May 20, 2022

University broke law by forcing suicidal student with anxiety to give presentation

Natasha Abrahart, 20, was found dead on the day she was due to take part in a group presentation in a lecture theatre at the University of Bristol after telling counsellors of her concerns

Daily Mirror · May 20, 2022

University discriminated against anxious student who killed herself – judge

The University of Bristol must pay the parents of Natasha Abrahart £50,000 in damages for breaching its duties under the Equalities Act.

The Independent UK · May 20, 2022

Bristol University breached law in Natasha Abrahart suicide case, judge rules

The family of Natasha Abrahart say they hope Bristol University will 'finally take its head out of the sand'

Bristol Post · May 20, 2022

Bristol University found guilty of failings over death of student

Parents of Natasha Abrahart argued Bristol failed to make allowances for their daughter’s severe anxiety

The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2022