Justice Secretary Chris Grayling has announced a “tough package” of measures in the new Criminal Justice and Courts Bill, introduced in the Commons yesterday (February 5).
Sale Of Ultra Cheap Alcohol To Be Banned
The Government announced yesterday (February 4) that the sale of alcohol at “below cost” price, which it defines as duty plus VAT, is to be banned from April 6 2014.
Amended TUPE Legislation Comes Into Force
On 31 January 2014, new regulations on the Transfer of Undertakings and Protection of Employment (TUPE) came into force, which will protect the employment terms and conditions of employees who are transferred from one organisation to another.
Spanish Woes for Holiday Homes
British people who own property in Spain that did not fall foul of the land grab laws may have thought they could settle down and start enjoying their place in the sun. However, they are now facing new laws, being introduced next spring, which could prevent them from renting their property out to tourists to make some extra money.
Justice Secretary Intervenes In EU Employment Dispute
The Justice Secretary, Chris Grayling, is to intervene in an employment dispute to establish a clear legal precedent that the European Union’s charter of fundamental human rights has only a very limited role in British courts.