An Employment Appeals Tribunal has handed down judgement in the much anticipated case of Bear Scotland vs Fulton. The tribunal ruling opens the gates for millions of backdated claims, potentially costing businesses billions of pounds.
Policy guide to ensure new laws support strong and stable families
A new test was announced today (31 October 2014) to help support strong and stable families within the UK. The test, which will subject new laws and policies to five set questions to determine their reflection of government ethos, are hoped to create legislation that will inspire stronger family life.
Lawmakers Accuse New Computer Hacking Laws for Being Too Vague
A new bill currently in the drafting stage that would introduce new offences relating to computer hacking has been criticised by the Joint Committee on Human Rights (JCHR).
Changes to UK Law to Tackle Internet Trolling
Since its fruition, the internet has proved a source for both good and bad. But as an entity that epitomises values of free speech, there is a wide avenue for actions to take place that would usually be constituted as crime. Of these, none is more infamous than internet trolling.
New Legislation to Enforce Immigration Tenant Checks
The starting date for the Government’s pilot scheme on checking tenant immigration rights is nearly here. The scheme, which will launch on 1 December, is aimed at curbing the influx of illegal immigration within the country, and setting a broader legislative standard for landlords conducting tenant checks.