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Old Bailey courtroom scene depicting UK Athletics' guilty plea to corporate manslaughter in the 2017 death of Paralympian Abdullah Hayayei.
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UK Athletics pleads guilty to corporate manslaughter in Paralympian's death

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UK Athletics has pleaded guilty to corporate manslaughter following the 2017 death of UAE Paralympian Abdullah Hayayei during training in London. The organization faces a potential fine of up to £5 million, while event official Keith Davies also admitted to a health and safety offense. The pleas were entered at the Old Bailey on February 20, 2026.

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