The High Court has this week dismissed a request for a Judicial Review (JR) challenging the newly introduced cap of one year’s salary in compensation for unfair dismissal.
Judges Criticise Legal Aid Cuts
The most senior judges in England have written to MPs criticising cuts to legal aid, which they say are responsible for a surge in unrepresented claimants, outbreaks of courtroom violence, additional litigation and increased costs.
Landmark Ruling Could Affect The Way We Use The Internet
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled that search engine operators are responsible for the processing they carry out of personal information that appears on web pages published by third parties.
Roman Law Could Benefit Squatters
A landmark ruling in the High Court could mean that squatters who live in a property for at least 10 years could become the lawful proprietor under the law of adverse possession.
Concerns Over Proposed Powers For The Taxman
The Commons Treasury Committee has warned that innocent people face having money taken straight from their bank accounts without a court order under new powers that may be given to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).