Natasha Abrahart: University considers appeal against suicide ruling

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Image source, Family picture Image caption, Natasha Abrahart was a second-year student at the University of Bristol when she died A university ordered to pay more than £50,000 in damages after the suicide of one of its students is seeking permission to appeal the ruling.
Following civil action brought by Miss Abrahart's parents, Judge Alex Ralton found the university had breached its duties to make reasonable adjustments to the way it assessed Miss Abrahart and treated her unfavourably because of the consequences of her disability.
Image source, PA Media Image caption, Miss Abrahart's father Robert said the university was "trying to re-run failed arguments" Miss Abrahart's father Robert said: "It's been a month since we called on the university to sit down with us so we could help it make the changes needed to keep students safe.
A University of Bristol spokesperson said: "Given the significant impact last month's judgement in relation to the death of Natasha Abrahart could have on how all higher education providers support their students, we continue to review the decision carefully, including whether to appeal.