Employment law is in the news this month, as a number of changes come into effect on July 29, all of which are to do with the termination of employment or ensuing tribunals.
HS2 Appeal Quashed
The Court of Appeal yesterday (July 24) rejected arguments from campaigners fighting the introduction of the £50bn HS2 high-speed rail project, leaving ministers preparing to introduce legislation later this year to ensure it goes ahead.
Online Pornography To Be Blocked
Prime Minister David Cameron announced earlier this week that the UK will begin blocking online pornography from next month, both in private homes and in public places.
Intellectual Property Bill To Be Debated In Lords
A line-by-line examination of the Intellectual Property Bill will begin in the House of Lords this afternoon (July 23), when peers will debate offences committed by partnerships, unauthorised copying of a design protected by design right and exceptions for private copying.
‘Pay-To-Watch’ Ambitions Kicked Into Touch
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has rejected an appeal by football’s governing bodies against a ruling that the World Cup and Euro Championships must be shown on free-to-air TV in the UK.