Legal matters – Social Justice and Advocacy
What is changing, why it matters, and who it affects From 1 January 2027, the government plans to reduce the qualifying period for unfair dismissal claims from two years to six months. This is one of the most significant changes to employment law in recent years and will affect how organisations recruit, manage, support, and […]
Unfair Dismissal Protection Is Changing: What Staff and Managers Need to Know Read More »
The government’s Employment Rights Bill is on track to become law before Christmas, marking what ministers have described as the biggest upgrade to workers’ rights in a generation. After months of political debate, the legislation completed its final stage in Parliament this week when Conservative peer Andrew Sharpe withdrew his final amendment in the House
When a sitting Member of Parliament publicly calls for the reinstatement of the death penalty, it is not simply a matter of “tough on crime”. It interacts with and reinforces structural racism in at least three key ways: When an MP suggests reintroducing a punishment that was abolished decades ago (in the UK for murder
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The Story in a Nutshell A recent UK employment tribunal stirred debate when it upheld an employer’s right to reject a candidate based on perceived incompatibility with the existing team even if the reason seemed trivial. In Kalina v. Digitas LBI, the tribunal heard that the applicant, a Tottenham Hotspur supporter, was deemed not to
The Worker Protection Act 2023 came into force on 26 October 2024. Employers are now faced with an evolving duty to proactively prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. This shift represents a significant step toward a safer and more respectful work environment. For the first time, employers bear a legal duty to actively protect workers
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Imagine being told to “wait for the next bus” not just because you use a wheelchair, but because you’re also a woman, and Asian. Now imagine being blamed for holding up the journey. This isn’t hypothetical. It’s real, and it happens every day to people whose identities don’t fit neatly into the boxes the law
Beyond the Boxes: Why We Must Legally Recognise Combined Discrimination Now Read More »
Key Message: Employers must do more than just say they support neurodiversity, they must show it through timely, meaningful action. The case of Bahar Khorram vs. Capgemini UK underscores the legal and moral obligation to make reasonable adjustments before problems escalate. The Case in Brief In a landmark judgment partially upholding claims of disability discrimination,
When the Law Speaks: Why Reasonable Adjustments Must Be Proactive, Not Performative Read More »
The recent report “Racial Disproportionality in the Youth Justice System (YJS)” from MetroPolis, the University of Bedfordshire, and Manchester Metropolitan University makes for sobering reading. Despite years of policy commitments, the harsh reality is this: ethnically diverse children, especially Black and Mixed Heritage children, continue to be over-policed, unfairly penalised, and systematically failed by diversion
Still Unequal: Confronting Racial Disproportionality in the Youth Justice System Read More »
What this new judgment means for the rights and protections of over 57,000 foster carers across the UK. In a powerful win for fairness and justice, a recent landmark legal ruling has confirmed that foster carers can now bring whistleblowing and discrimination claims potentially transforming the landscape for fostering in the UK. The Case: Standing
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Introduction In today’s global economy, diversity is not just a moral imperative it is a strategic advantage. The most successful businesses leverage diverse talent to drive innovation, capture global markets, and outperform competitors. Yet, as the U.S. aggressively rolls back EDI (Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion) policies, UK businesses face a defining moment. This is an
UK businesses must seize the EDI advantage as the U.S. retreats Read More »
