“Clydeside supported us from the start and we would like to give something back. My dad supported Clydeside and had great faith in the job they do, although a hard one”.
Author: CAA Admin 2
Scottish Politician of the Year Awards
The evening held much more significance and poignancy this year as a special presentation of the campaigning award was made posthumously to Frank Maguire. The award was given in recognition of Frank’s tireless work in fighting for justice for workers’ rights and on behalf of those afflicted by asbestos related disease.
CAA Fundraising quiz night in Aberdeen
Grateful thanks go to over 200 family members and friends of those who attend our Aberdeen support group for lending their support and making it such a great night. We would also like to thank Prof Devereux, Liz Stevens (LCNS) and colleagues as well as Richard Baker MSP for their invaluable support.
Victory for Pleural Plaque Sufferers
The Supreme Court has ruled that the Scottish Parliament was within its rights to pass a new law restoring pleural plaques victims’ right to compensation after the House of Lords controversially decreed the condition was harmless. In reaching its decision the Supreme Court rejected insurance companies’ arguments that the new Scottish law breached their human rights. CAA welcomed the UK Supreme Court’s groundbreaking judgment as a victory for justice and democracy over insurers’ greed and self-interest.
Garden Party and Cream Tea
CAA is very grateful to Jeanette Hamilton and the ‘crazy gang’ who raised £200 by hosting a garden party.
Frank Maguire, the People’s Advocate, dies aged 55
Frank Maguire assisted many people, and his efforts are certainly recognised in his work on the Piper Alpha disaster, Hepatitis C and the numerous campaigns he became involved in to fight for Justice. However as most knew Frank Maguire’s real passion was in his continual fight for those with an asbestos condition. For these men and women he had the utmost respect and compassion.
