Blog — 25 February 2016

Let’s play: “Fact or Fiction?” The Clinical Negligence edition, Part 1

Clinical Negligence law is a complicated area so I want to take some time to dispel a few very common myths surrounding clinical negligence cases.

Blog — 24 February 2016

Can the government impose a new contract on junior doctors?

Last week the government announced that it would impose the new contract on Junior Doctors following many months of protracted negotiations with the doctors’ union, the British Medical Association (BMA).

Blog — 12 February 2016

Dealing with those who join extremist groups: is there scope for a different approach?

The Terrorism Act 2000 defines a ‘terrorist’ as a person who has committed an offence under various sections of the Act, or as a person who is or has been,…

Blog — 12 February 2016

Gender pay gap publishing proposal relies on public shaming

Last year, David Cameron said that he wanted to eliminate the gender pay gap within a generation. Today, the government has published its proposed regulations which will require larger companies…

Blog — 01 February 2016

Have you got a history? Background check on employees made mandatory

With responsibility falling firmly on employers to check for convictions and approve employees undertaking significant roles in banks, could there be an upturn in employees failing to achieve or maintain…

Blog — 01 February 2016

Have you got a history? Background checks on employees made mandatory

With responsibility falling firmly on employers to check for convictions and approve employees undertaking significant roles in banks, could there be an upturn in employees failing to achieve or maintain…