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29 Jan 2024

The Post Office Horizon IT scandal

The start of the year has been dominated by the significant public interest in the Post Office Horizon IT scandal, which was instigated by the four-part TV series aired on ITV over Christmas called Mr Bates vs The Post Office, and the ongoing statutory public inquiry into the matter

11 Jan 2024

The Post Office scandal: what it is about and what can be done?

Professor John Child provides an overview of the situation following the recent public outcry instigated by the TV dramatisation of the scandal and the potential for reforming private prosecutions

4 Jan 2024

Gender inequality in Chilean legal profession unveiled

A study highlights gender imbalance in senior legal roles, pushing for inclusive reforms globally

3 Jan 2024

The equal pay controversy involving Birmingham City Council

Nathaniel Barber discusses the case against Birmingham City Council concerning discriminatory pay practices and the warning signal it sends to other city councils

21 Dec 2023

Artificial Intelligence: the beginning of the end of employment lawyers or the rise of a new world?

Kaajal Nathwani looks at the current state of play in regard to the potential impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on employment law.

17 Nov 2023

We’re breaking the menopause taboo, but the legal sector has a long way to go

Amandeep Khasriya discusses how the menopause affects women in the legal sector and celebrates the progress made at law firm Moore Barlow

16 Nov 2023

Clarity from the Supreme Court: no break for employers on holiday pay

Sejal Raja explores the background to the recent Supreme Court ruling, the law that came before, the details of the decision, and what it means for workers and their employers

23 Oct 2023

Supreme Court issues landmark ruling in holiday pay case

Jo Moseley dissects the recent Supreme Court ruling that has clarified key issues relating to the calculation of holiday pay and what is meant by a ‘series of deductions’