Natasha Abrahart: University contributed to student's death, court upholds

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Bristol University contributed to death of student who killed herself, court finds

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 …

Liverpool Echo

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University 'contributed to death of student' who took own life

Natasha Abrahart, 20, was found dead in her flat in April 2018, on the day she was due to take part in a group presentation in front of more than 40 students

Sky News UK

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Natasha Abrahart: High Court rejects University of Bristol appeal over student's death

The university says Natasha's death is a "tragedy" and that "mental health and wellbeing is a priority and is at the heart of everything we do".

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High Court Rejects University of Bristol Appeal Over Student’s Death

The High Court has upheld a decision that the University of Bristol contributed to the suicide of disabled Natasha Abrahart by failing to make reasonable adjustments for her condition. A 20-year-old physics student at the University of Bristol, Ms. Abrahart had Social Anxiety Disorder. She took her own life in April 2018, on the day she was expected to take part in a group presentation in front of a large audience. In 2020, Ms. Abrahart’s family…

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