Legal matters – Social Justice and Advocacy
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
The Worker Protection Act 2023 – What Employers Need to Know Read More »
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
A Landmark Victory: Foster Carers can now bring Whistleblowing Claims Read More »
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 »
IntroductionThe recent case of Mr. M Wright, an autistic maths teacher who was awarded £850,000 after an employment tribunal ruled, he was unfairly dismissed, victimised, and discriminated against, serves as a crucial reminder of the importance of supporting employees with disabilities. The case highlights failures in managing complaints from neurodiverse staff and the severe financial
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Britain’s equality watchdog, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), has announced the release of updated guidance for placing or publishing advertisements. This revision aims to ensure that such adverts comply with the law and do not discriminate against individuals based on protected characteristics. Understanding Discriminatory Adverts A discriminatory advert is one that restricts access
Ensuring Lawful and Non-Discriminatory Advertisements: EHRC Updates Guidance Read More »
In recent weeks, the term “two-tier policing” has gained prominence amidst ongoing riots across UK cities. This term is being used to describe a perceived disparity in how law enforcement treats White rioters compared to their ethnically diverse counterparts. However, for many Black and Brown communities, this concept is far from new. The lived experience
Two-Tier Policing in the UK: A Statistical Examination of Racial Disparities Read More »
