Bristol University loses appeal over suicide of disabled student on exam day
Wednesday 14th February 2024
Parents of Natasha Abrahart hope high court ruling will result in statutory duty of care for students
The family of a disabled undergraduate who killed herself on the day of a “truly terrifying” oral exam have won the latest stage of a legal battle to compel universities to take more care of students struggling with their mental health.
Natasha Abrahart’s parents and supporters say a ruling by a high court judge against the University of Bristol has implications for the whole higher education sector and hope it will prompt politicians to think again about bringing in a statutory duty of care for students.
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